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Woman, 19, dies in Bristol dog attack at flat Woman, 19, dies in Bristol dog attack at flat
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Floral tributes have been left at the sceneFloral tributes have been left at the scene
A 19-year-old woman has died in a dog attack at a flat in Bristol, police say.A 19-year-old woman has died in a dog attack at a flat in Bristol, police say.
Two people have been arrested following the attack at about 19:00 GMT on Wednesday at the property in Cobhorn Drive, south Bristol.Two people have been arrested following the attack at about 19:00 GMT on Wednesday at the property in Cobhorn Drive, south Bristol.
The dog has now been put down, officers have confirmed. Initial reports suggested it may be an XL Bully, but police said it was too early to confirm the breed.The dog has now been put down, officers have confirmed. Initial reports suggested it may be an XL Bully, but police said it was too early to confirm the breed.
A man and woman both in their 20s are in custody after being arrested on suspicion of offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act, including being in possession of a prohibited breed of dog.A man and woman both in their 20s are in custody after being arrested on suspicion of offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act, including being in possession of a prohibited breed of dog.
Doorbell footage shows emergency crews at the sceneDoorbell footage shows emergency crews at the scene
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Insp Terry Murphy, from Avon and Somerset Police, said the incident was "incredibly rare" and thanked police and ambulance staff for working under "incredibly difficult circumstances". Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Insp Terry Murphy, from Avon and Somerset Police, said the incident was "incredibly rare" and the circumstances officers faced were "immensely difficult".
"Our thoughts, first and foremost, are with the family of the young woman who's tragically died as a result of yesterday evening's incident," he said."Our thoughts, first and foremost, are with the family of the young woman who's tragically died as a result of yesterday evening's incident," he said.
"A full investigation is now well under way to establish the full circumstances of the events that led to her death." "A full investigation is now well under way to establish the full circumstances of the events that led to her death.
He added that there would be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. Police do not consider there to be any ongoing risk to the public, he added.
He declined to comment on whether the woman who died lived at the address where the incident happened, or if there had been previous police contact with the household.
There will be increased police presence in the area over the coming days, he said.
Police were called to Cobhorn Drive shortly after 19:00 on WednesdayPolice were called to Cobhorn Drive shortly after 19:00 on Wednesday
Witnesses have described seeing a huge emergency response as police and paramedics attended the scene.Witnesses have described seeing a huge emergency response as police and paramedics attended the scene.
Doreen Tovey said the incident was "very frightening".Doreen Tovey said the incident was "very frightening".
"I came out my house to see what all the commotion was," she said."I came out my house to see what all the commotion was," she said.
"[There were] loads of police cars, riot van, ambulance across the road from me.""[There were] loads of police cars, riot van, ambulance across the road from me."
Doreen Tovey witnessed "all the commotion" on the street Insp Terry Murphy said he understands the community will be shocked
Resident Gary Steadman said he heard "screaming" and that the incident was heartbreaking.Resident Gary Steadman said he heard "screaming" and that the incident was heartbreaking.
He also described the dog as "big, butch and brown and white" in colour.He also described the dog as "big, butch and brown and white" in colour.
One witness, who asked to remain anonymous, said she is in "shock" after the incident.One witness, who asked to remain anonymous, said she is in "shock" after the incident.
She said the whole street was "filled top to bottom" with emergency services throughout the night.She said the whole street was "filled top to bottom" with emergency services throughout the night.
She has seen the dog out with its owner several times and said it appeared "fine and happy".She has seen the dog out with its owner several times and said it appeared "fine and happy".
"I haven't processed it. It's a very, very sad situation."I haven't processed it. It's a very, very sad situation.
"You see it happening around you, but never on your doorstep," she said."You see it happening around you, but never on your doorstep," she said.
"I just feel so sad [about] the whole situation.""I just feel so sad [about] the whole situation."
The road has reopened following a closure for investigative work on Wednesday night.The road has reopened following a closure for investigative work on Wednesday night.
Police have urged witnesses or anybody with information about the incident to contact them.Police have urged witnesses or anybody with information about the incident to contact them.
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