Man, 42, killed by 'fighting dog' - as woman charged in east London
A woman is facing multiple charges after the man was attacked by the animal in the early hours of Wednesday.
Friday 6 December 2024 07:18, UK
A 42-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London, police have said.
Officers were called to Shirley Road in Stratford at 4.53am on Wednesday following reports a man had been seriously wounded.
He was taken to hospital where he later died.
Leanne McDonnell, 32, has been charged with owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death; failing in the duty, as a person responsible for an animal, to ensure its welfare; and having custody of a fighting dog.
She was also charged with three counts of owning a dog dangerously out of control causing no injury in relation to a separate incident on 18 November.
The dog that was involved in both incidents has been seized by police.
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McDonnell was remanded in custody to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday.