19-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Dog Attack in Bristol
The incident, involving a prohibited breed, has led to two arrests and raises concerns over dog safety regulations.
A 19-year-old woman has died following an attack by a dog, believed to be an XL bully, inside a flat in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
According to Avon and Somerset police, the report was received at 7:19 PM from the ambulance service, leading officers to the location on Cobhorn Drive.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the young woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family has been informed, and a specially trained officer is providing support.
In connection with the incident, two individuals—a man and a woman, both in their twenties—have been arrested.
They face suspicion of being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control, resulting in death, as well as possession of a prohibited breed of dog.
The individuals remain in police custody as investigations continue.
Inspector Terry Murphy of the Avon and Somerset police expressed condolences to the victim's family, highlighting that a full investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the attack.
A police spokesperson subsequently confirmed that the dog was sedated and removed from the scene, later being destroyed due to public safety concerns.
Neighbors reported seeing the dog previously with its owner, with one neighbor noting that it had been mentioned that the dog was not comfortable around men but was fine with women and children.
Eyewitnesses described hearing significant commotion, including screams, before police and emergency response teams arrived.
One neighbor remarked on witnessing a person emerging from the flat covered in blood.
As a result of the tragic event, flowers and tributes have been placed at the site.
Police have not disclosed whether the victim was a resident at the flat or if there had been prior police involvement with the household.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
According to Avon and Somerset police, the report was received at 7:19 PM from the ambulance service, leading officers to the location on Cobhorn Drive.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the young woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family has been informed, and a specially trained officer is providing support.
In connection with the incident, two individuals—a man and a woman, both in their twenties—have been arrested.
They face suspicion of being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control, resulting in death, as well as possession of a prohibited breed of dog.
The individuals remain in police custody as investigations continue.
Inspector Terry Murphy of the Avon and Somerset police expressed condolences to the victim's family, highlighting that a full investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the attack.
A police spokesperson subsequently confirmed that the dog was sedated and removed from the scene, later being destroyed due to public safety concerns.
Neighbors reported seeing the dog previously with its owner, with one neighbor noting that it had been mentioned that the dog was not comfortable around men but was fine with women and children.
Eyewitnesses described hearing significant commotion, including screams, before police and emergency response teams arrived.
One neighbor remarked on witnessing a person emerging from the flat covered in blood.
As a result of the tragic event, flowers and tributes have been placed at the site.
Police have not disclosed whether the victim was a resident at the flat or if there had been prior police involvement with the household.
