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Merseyside Police has confirmed that emergency services are in attendance at a home in Kirkdale following a dog attack this afternoon, Monday 3 October.
At around 4.25pm, the ambulance service reported to police that a woman, in her 60s, was being attacked by dogs inside a property on St Brigids Crescent.
She was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene and her next of kin have been made aware.
Detective Inspector Gavin Mulcahy said, “We understand the shock this incident will cause in the local community and beyond.
“Our officers are at the scene carrying out further enquiries so if you have any information please let us know.”
You can contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 690.
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