Woman killed after two dogs attack her at house in Wolverhampton

16 Apr 2026 • 7:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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Woman killed after two dogs attack her at house in Wolverhampton

  • A woman has died after being attacked by two dogs at a house in Wolverhampton.
  • Emergency services were called to Willis Pearson Avenue at approximately 11.30pm following reports of the attack.
  • Despite the efforts of paramedics, the woman, who was in her 70s, sadly died at the scene.
  • The two dogs involved were subsequently "destroyed" by police due to their continued aggression.
  • West Midlands Police stated that the dogs are not believed to be of a banned breed.

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