A young woman has died following a reported dog attack and a second needed hospital treatment for her injuries, Surrey Police say.
Armed officers and staff from a police helicopter seized seven dogs at Gravelly Hill in Caterham, after being called to reports of a dog attacking members of the public at around 2.45pm on Thursday.
A woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene, despite efforts by paramedics to save her.
Police say her formal identification has yet to take place but her next of kin have been informed.
A second woman was taken to hospital with dog bites but her condition is not life-threatening, the force said.
Together with the National Police Air Service, officers detained the seven dogs, which are still in police custody.
Chief Inspector Alan Sproston said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who sadly died this afternoon.
“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.
“Our investigation to establish the circumstances of the incident remains ongoing and we would ask the community not to speculate.”
Several roads were closed in the area and officers remained at the scene on Thursday evening.
Source: independent.co.uk