A 30-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a pet dog in Coventry

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A woman has died after being attacked by a pet dog in Coventry.

Police were called to Wexford Road at around 12.15pm on Monday after receiving 999 calls.

The woman, who was in her 30s, was treated at the scene by paramedics but died shortly afterwards, they added.

The dog was seized, with West Midlands Police saying they do not believe it is a banned breed.

Chief Inspector David Amos, from the local neighborhood policing area, said: “We understand this is a distressing and tragic incident and would like to thank the local community for their support and our emergency service colleagues who dealt with this incident.

“Our thoughts remain firmly with the family and loved ones of the woman who sadly died and they will inform the coroner of her death.

“Although the dog’s breed has not yet been confirmed, at this stage we do not believe it is a banned breed. However, a full assessment will be required before we can confirm this.”

It comes just weeks after a seven-month-old died after being bitten on the head by his family’s dog in Coventry.

Elle Doherty was pronounced dead at the scene, while the dog, a Belgian Malinois, was seized and destroyed.

six months ago The Independent revealed how the number of fatal dog attacks has risen to a record high in the past two years, with 16 deaths recorded in 2023 compared to six in 2022.