Woman dies after being attacked by dogs at house

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A woman has died after being attacked by two dogs at a house in Wolverhampton.

Emergency crews were sent to Willis Pearson Avenue at about 13:30 BST on Wednesday to reports a woman in her 70s had been injured, West Midlands Police said. She died at the scene.

The dogs, not believed to be a banned breed, were later destroyed due to their continued aggression after emergency services arrived, the force added.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death. He was taken to hospital after receiving hand injuries.

Officers are carrying out further inquiries about the two dogs.

The investigation was at an early stage as police tried to establish what had happened, a spokesperson for the force said.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact West Midlands Police.

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