Bedworth: Two arrested after pensioner dies in dog attack

A pistillate successful her 70s has died aft being attacked by a dog.

The pensioner died successful Kathleen Avenue, Bedworth, Warwickshire, pursuing the onslaught astatine astir 15:50 BST connected Friday, constabulary say.

A man, 52, and a woman, 49, person been arrested connected suspicion of owning a banned breed of canine and having a canine dangerously retired of control.

The canine has been seized and poses nary ongoing hazard to the community, Warwickshire Police said.

The arrested pistillate was taken to infirmary and treated for an wounded sustained by the dog. Her wounded is not thought to beryllium life-threatening.

The antheral has been released connected constabulary bail portion inquiries continue.

The unit has warned of a heightened constabulary beingness successful and astir the country portion its probe into the onslaught is nether way.

Supt Sutherland Lane said: "This was a tragic isolated incident.

"Thankfully canine attacks of this quality are exceedingly rare, but I recognise this volition beryllium profoundly upsetting for the section community."