A 42-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London on Wednesday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.3d09e300-b36d-11ef-a2ca-e99d0c9a24e3.jpg.webp
Leanne McDonnell, 32, has been arrested and charged over the attack, which took place on Shirley Road in Stratford.
Police were called to the scene at 0453 GMT on Wednesday after receiving reports that a man had been seriously injured.
He was taken to hospital where he later died, the Metropolitan Police said.
Ms McDonnell was charged with keeping a dog dangerously out of control causing injuries resulting in death; failing in her duty, as a person responsible for an animal, to ensure its welfare; and having custody of a fighting dog. She was also charged in connection with a separate incident on Nov. 18 with three counts of possessing a dangerous out-of-control dog that did not cause injury.
The dog involved in both incidents has been seized by police, police confirmed.
Ms McDonnell has been remanded in custody and will appear before Barkin
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