A woman in her 30s has died after being attacked by a pet dog in Coventry, West Midlands Police have said.
Officers attended Wexford Road at around 12.15pm today.
“A woman in her 30s was treated at the scene by the ambulance service but despite their best efforts she sadly died a short time later,” police said.
“The family of the woman have been informed and our thoughts remain with them following today’s tragedy.”
The dog has been seized and the death has been reported to the coroner for further enquiries.
Police have said they do not believe it to be a banned breed of dog.
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