A teenage woman who died after a dog attack in an Essex village has been named by police.
Police revealed on Sunday the victim was 19-year-old Jamie-Lea Biscoe, who was found with serious injuries by emergency services after they were called to a property in Long Hide in Leaden Roding at 10.45pm on Friday.
Biscoe was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 37-year-old man from Dunmow, who was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death, has been bailed until July whilst inquiries continue, the force confirmed on Sunday.
The dog, which was a family pet and believed to be a lurcher cross, was seized and tests are under way to formally establish the exact breed, according to police.
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 post-mortem examination is due to take place on Sunday, police said.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation has been urged to contact police through their website and quote incident 1419 of 10 April.
Information can also be provided anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers via its website or by calling 0800 555 111.
