A woman has died following a vicious dog attack in Southend-on-Sea, Essex Police have confirmed.
Emergency services rushed to a property in Retort Close at 11.30pm on Monday evening after receiving reports of an attack.
The 34-year-old victim, who sustained critical injuries in the attack, was rushed to the Royal London Hospital and succumbed to her wounds on Tuesday.
Authorities have seized the dog involved in the fatal incident, though they clarified that the animal was not of a breed prohibited under current legislation.
Detective Gary Biddle said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the family of the woman involved at this time."
He added "While our investigation into the circumstances of this tragic incident continues, we would ask that the privacy of the woman's family is respected."
Police are not seeking any other people in connection with the incident, and a file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.
Marie Russell, who lives in the block of flats where the incident took place, said the victim was a "lovely, lovely lady".
"She shouted 'My dog's bit me', then ran off trying to get away in case the dog got out," she told the BBC.
"She collapsed and another resident found her. We were all there, 15 of us trying to get out to get to her and help her.
"When we heard the news we were all very shocked. We knew how bad it was but now everyone's giving each other comfort.
"I feel grateful to the neighbours that we all did try and work together for her and did the best we could, not knowing what to do."
