Dunmow: Woman who died following dog attack is named

Detectives are continuing to investigate an incident at a house in Dunmow, during which a young woman tragically died.

We are now in a position to confirm that Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, died from injuries believed to have been suffered a result of a dog attack.

Officers and paramedics were called to the property in Long Hide, Leaden Roding at 10.45pm on Friday 10 April.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Jamie-Lea tragically died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Sunday 12 April.

A 37-year-old man from Dunmow, arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death, has now been bailed until July while enquiries continue.

The dog, which was a family pet, has been seized and it is believed to be a Lurcher Cross, but tests are underway to formally establish the precise breed.

Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said:

"Our thoughts remain with all those who knew and loved Jamie-Lea. Her young life has been so tragically cut short.
"Our detectives are continuing to work around the clock to establish exactly what happened and specialist officers are continuing to support Jamie-Lea’s family.
"This is unimaginable for her loved ones and friends and, as such, I would ask people to respect their grief and privacy at this extremely difficult time.
"Our officers remain at the scene and anyone with concerns or information can speak with them there or contact us in the usual way."

A woman has died following an incident involving a dog at a house in Dunmow.

We were called to an address in Leaden Roding at 10.45pm on Friday 10 April and officers were on the scene quickly where they found a 19-year-old woman with serious injuries.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

We have been carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances, and we believe she had been attacked by a dog at the property in Long Hide.

Specialist officers ensured the scene was safe and the dog has been seized.

A 37-year-old man from Dunmow was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death. He is currently in custody.

Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said:

"I know this incident will be a shock to the local community.
"My thoughts, and those of us all at Essex Police, are with the loved ones of the woman who died yesterday.
We will have officers in the area throughout today so please come and speak to them if you have any information or have any concerns.
"Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to understand exactly what has happened."

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote incident 1419 of 10 April.

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