Essex police confirmed they were called to an address in Leaden Roding at 10.45 pm on Friday, April 10, where they found a 19-year-old woman with serious injuries.
Despite emergency services’ efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have been carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances, and believe she had been attacked by a dog at the property in Long Hide.
Specialist officers ensured the scene was safe and seized the dog.
A 37-year-old man from Dunmow has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death. He is currently in custody.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: “I know this incident will be a shock to the local community.
“My thoughts, and those of us all at Essex Police, are with the loved ones of the woman who died yesterday.
“We will have officers in the area throughout today, so please come and speak to them if you have any information or have any concerns.
“Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to understand exactly what has happened.”
Police have asked anyone with information that could help their investigation to get in touch.
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