Pictured: Surrey country lane where woman in her 20s was mauled to death by a dog and another victim was rushed to hospital after suffering bites – as police seize SEVEN animals

• A woman in her 20s has died following a dog attack in Surrey  yesterday
• A second person is in hospital but their condition is not life-threatening
• Armed police seized seven dogs from the scene in Gravelly Hill, Caterham

A large area of Surrey countryside has been sealed off by police after a woman in her 20s was mauled to death by a dog.

Another woman was hospitalised and seven dogs recovered at the scene after armed police responded following the attack at 2.45pm yesterday. They had been called to Gravelly Hill in Caterham following reports of a dog attacking members of the public.

This morning, the roads around the scene were all blocked by police cars as they continue their investigation.

One man down at the scene said: ‘The area is in the middle of the countryside surrounded by big detached houses.

‘All the roads nearby and surrounding roads are closed. There are police cars with flashing lights blocking the roads. It is quite a bog walking spot round here but no one seems to know exactly what happened.’

A cordon at the site of a dog attack in Caterham, Surrey in which a woman was killed

A cordon remains in place in Caterham in Surrey after a woman was killed by a dog

Another woman was hospitalised and seven dogs recovered at the scene after armed police responded following the attack at 2.45pm yesterday

A Surrey Police spokesperson said: ‘Sadly, despite best efforts of paramedics, a woman in her twenties was pronounced dead at the scene. Although formal identification is yet to take place, her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

‘A second woman is in hospital receiving treatment for dog bites. Her condition is not life-threatening. Armed officers, with support from the National Police Air Service, detained a total of seven dogs at the scene and they are in police custody.

‘Several road closures are in place around Gravelley Hill and officers remain at the scene.

Chief Inspector Alan Sproston added: ‘Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who sadly died. This incident will be concerning to the local community and I would like to reassure them that we believe all dogs have been accounted for and are in police custody.

Cordon in place where a woman has been killed yesterday after a dog attack

Police cars at the scene of a savage dog attack where a woman in her 20s was killed

A large area of Surrey countryside has been sealed off by police as they continue to investigate after a woman in her 20s was mauled to death by a dog 

One man down at the scene said: ‘The area is in the middle of the countryside surrounded by big detached houses’ 

‘Our investigation to establish the circumstances of the incident remains ongoing and we would ask the community not to speculate.’

Claire Coutinho, MP for East Surrey, said: ‘My thoughts are with the loved ones of the lady who has died following a dog attack in Caterham this afternoon. Another lady was injured but is thankfully recovering in hospital.

‘Thank you to the paramedics for their efforts at the scene, and officers from Surrey Police who controlled the situation so quickly.’

The owners of dogs that kill someone can be jailed for up to 14 years or face an unlimited fine or both.

And even if there are no deaths, they can still face five years prison if it injures someone.

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