Girl killed after being attacked by pack of canines she was out strolling

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Police at Gravelly Hill in Caterham, Surrey, where a dog attacked members of the public on Thursday. A woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene and a second woman is in hospital receiving treatment for dog bites, her condition is not life-threatening. Armed officers, with support from the National Police Air Service, detained a total of seven dogs at the scene and they are in police custody. Picture date: Friday January 13, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Caterham. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire — Eight canines have been detained by police following the assault (Image: PA)

A girl was mauled to loss of life by the canines she was strolling at a well-liked Surrey magnificence spot.

Police have been known as to Gravelly Hill in Caterham on Thursday afternoon the place the 28-year-old lady, from London, sadly died on the scene.

A second lady, who is assumed to have tried to assist, additionally wanted therapy after struggling canine bites however has since been discharged from hospital.

Eight canines have been detained by officers and stay beneath the cost of the police.

The girl’s subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable, and they're being supported by specialist officers.

No arrests have been made.

Roads within the space stay cordoned off whereas police perform forensic work.

Inspector Lyndsey Whatley, Borough Commander for Tandridge, stated: ‘It is a tragic incident the place a younger lady has sadly misplaced her life and our ideas are together with her household and buddies.

‘I do know that yesterday’s occasions can be of actual concern to the local people and I want to reassure residents that we're assured all of the canines concerned are within the custody of police while we examine the circumstances of what has occurred.