A man remains in custody after being arrested following a fatal dog attack.
Ann Dunn, 65, was mauled to death in a property on St Brigids Crescent, Vauxhall. on Monday, October 3. Emergency services were called at around 4.25pm and fought to save the mum's life.
However her injuries were serious and she died at the scene. Officers cordoned off the scene, from Vauxhall Road to Alderney Road, as an investigation into the incident was launched.
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Merseyside police confirmed five American bulldogs, which were inside the property, were handed over and have since been humanely destroyed. Officers also confirmed a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of owning a dog dangerously out of control and is currently in custody.
Merseyside Police has confirmed the man remains in custody this afternoon. Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Ann Dunn on social media, calling her "lovely" and "beautiful".
In a tribute, Kate Burke said: "RIP gorgeous lady, still can't believe it Ann. Had some good times with you I will never forget." She added: "I am all so heartbroken for you kids and family right now. Don't want to even think how they feeling. So happy I got have old chat with you on Friday even though it was only for 10 minutes, keeping looking [over] your family."
Christine Knowles commented: "So heart breaking R.I.P. Ann thinking of all Ann's family and friends." A third, Esther Lamb added: "Heartbreaking RIP Ann."
While Pat Forsyth said: "So so sad RIP Ann thinking of your family at this sad time." Susan Byrne Dunne replied: "Rip Ann such a lovely lady. Deepest sympathy to all the family."
Rachel Flood said: "So sad such a lovely woman. RIP Ann thinking of all her family." Ann Gibney added: "So so sad RIP beautiful Ann. Absolutely devastated thinking of all your lovely family." Theresa Smith said: "Heart breaking thinking of all the family, devastated for yous all. R.I.P lovely Ann"
Detective Inspector Katie Coote said: “This is clearly a very distressing incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the lady who died. Our enquiries remain ongoing as we seek to establish what has happened and I would urge anyone who could assist our enquiries to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000731247.
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