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| Dog attack victim Emma Bennett dies in Leeds hospital | |
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| A pregnant 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, following the incident at about 14:30 GMT on Monday. | |
| West Yorkshire Police said a man, 33, 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. | The two dogs are believed to be American pit bull terriers, which are subject to restrictions under the act. |
| Ms Bennett was bitten at a house in Dawlish Avenue, Osmondthorpe. | |
| Floral tributes | Floral tributes |
| Police said one of the dogs got out of the house but was later found in a nearby street. The other was 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. | 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. | "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." | "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. | Floral tributes, including one which said "God bless baby, sleep tight" have been left outside Ms Bennett's home. |