Woman, 19, killed in Essex dog attack named as Jamie-Lea Biscoe | Essex
The name of the 19-year-old woman who died in a dog attack in Essex has been identified by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe.
Police said the victim was found with serious injuries after emergency services were called to a property 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 responsible for a dog that went dangerously out of control and caused fatal injuries, has been released on bail until July while investigations continue, Essex police said on Sunday.
Police added that the family’s pet dog, believed to be a lurcher hybrid, had been seized and tests were ongoing to officially determine the dog’s breed.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: “Our thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved Jamie-Lea. Her young life was cut tragically short.
“Our detectives continue to work around the clock to establish exactly what happened and specialist police officers continue to support Jamie-Lea’s family.
“This is unimaginable for his loved ones and friends and so I would ask people to respect their grief and privacy at this extremely difficult time.
“Our officers will remain at the scene and anyone with concerns or information can speak to them there or contact us as usual.”
Police said an autopsy will be performed on Sunday.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation has been asked to contact Essex police via the website or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
A three-month-old baby died in a suspected dog attack at a property in Redcar, North Yorkshire, on Thursday.
Police said the girl is believed to have died after being bitten by a dog in the Dormanstown area, and a 31-year-old woman was treated in hospital for an arm injury resulting from the bite.
Armed police officers destroyed a dog that strayed into the street, and a second dog rescued by the police was also destroyed.
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and released on conditional bail on suspicion of being responsible for a dog that went dangerously out of control and caused fatal injuries.
