Woman in Her 50s Dies in XL Bully Dog Attack in Hornchurch

A woman in her 50s has died following an XL bully dog attack at her home in Hornchurch, East London. Despite medical efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The XL bully breed was recently banned in England and Wales, making ownership without an exemption certificate illegal.

A woman in her 50s has died following an attack by two XL bully dogs at her home in Hornchurch, East London.

The incident occurred on Monday at around 13:12 BST, prompting a response from the Metropolitan Police who seized the dogs.

Despite emergency medical efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The XL bully breed was banned in England and Wales starting 1 February, making it a criminal offence to own one without an exemption certificate.

The woman's family is being supported by authorities.