A woman has died after trying to separate two dogs from fighting, police have confirmed.
Sharon Jennings, 55, was walking her own pet along an old railway line in Preston when they encountered another dog.
Lancashire Police said that as both dogs started to fight, she was bitten on the hand and neck as she tried to separate.
After the incident on Friday 31 May, Mrs Jennings was found unwell at her home and taken to hospital in Preston, the MEN reports .
A police spokesman said she died in hospital on Friday night.
No further details have been revealed by Lancashire Police.
The breed of dog involved also hasn't been confirmed.
The tragedy was revealed in a statement issued by the force on Saturday.
Detective Inspector Chris Wellard, of Preston Police, said: "Our thoughts are with Sharon’s family and friends at this incredibly distressing time.
"We’re working hard to establish what happened but need anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible."
Mrs Jennings, who is from Preston, was walking on the old railway lines in the Brookfield area between 6pm and 7.30pm on May 31.
The dog has been described by police as speckled ginger and black, of medium height.
A man who was with the dog was also described as having thinning grey or black hair. He was wearing a blue, fleece-type jacket.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
The force said enquiries to trace the dog and its owner were continuing.
