A woman in her 50s has been mauled to death by an XL bully dog in east London, the Met Police has confirmed.
Officers were called to a house in Cornwall Close, Hornchurch, east London around 13:12 BST on Monday.
The woman was treated by medics from London Ambulance Service, but was pronounced dead at the scene.
Due to the threat posed, armed officers attended and safely seized two dogs, the Met said.
They were registered XL bully dogs and had been shut inside a room before the officers arrived.
The family of the woman, who was the owner of the dogs, are being supported by officers, the force added.
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