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Leeds woman attacked by dogs dies | Leeds woman attacked by dogs dies |
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A woman who was seriously injured in an attack by two dogs in Leeds has died. | A woman who was seriously injured in an attack by two dogs in Leeds has died. |
Emma Bennett, 27, died at Leeds General Infirmary on Tuesday night after being treated for dog bites, after the incident at about 14:30 GMT on Monday. | |
West Yorkshire Police said a 33-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act. | |
The two dogs are believed to be American pit bull terriers, which are subject to restrictions under the act. | |
Ms Bennett was attacked at a house in Dawlish Avenue, Osmondthorpe. | |
Floral tributes | |
Police said one of the dogs got out of the house but was later found in a nearby street. The other had been safely removed from the property. | |
Det Supt Simon Beldon said: "Early indications are that the two dogs seized from the address are American pit bull terriers although tests are still ongoing to establish their exact make up. | |
"Dogs of this type are subject to restrictions under the Dangerous Dogs Act and our enquiries are focused on this aspect. | |
"We are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the incident or the dogs involved in it to contact the investigation team." | |
Floral tributes, including one which said "God bless baby, sleep tight" have been left outside Ms Bennett's home. |