A woman was killed after being attacked by a dog in Caterham on Thursday (January 12). A second woman is in hospital receiving treatment for dog bites. He said: The dogs dispersed into different areas of the woods and the police helicopter was out looking for them.. Get more news from SurreyLive straight to your inbox for free here. Richard Bream, who runs the nearby Mardens Kennels, told the PA News Agency he had never heard of a dog attack in the area before. Follow us on Twitter - For breaking news and the latest stories. - A cordon was up in the area for forensics work but was removed last night, though there will still be an increased police presence this weekend. Officers were called to Gravelly Hill in Caterham on Thursday afternoon. It just sounds absolutely shocking and I'm sure that the police will be following it up. Leader of Surrey County Council Tim Oliver today (Friday, Janury 13) told SurreyLive: It's a terrible incident. We appreciate this is a difficult and uncertain process for them as the forensic work continues.. Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. " will then be given one of two additional categories - "serious weaknesses" or "special measures. SurreyLive has a number of newsletters to keep you updated with the latest on this unfolding story. The incident happened in the Gravely Hill area at around 2.45pm. Police said at 10.30pm on Friday (January 13) that cordons in the area have been lifted and forensic work has been completed. You cannot be in control with that amount of dogs. It's just horriffic. He added all animals have been accounted for as they sent a message to those living nearby. I dont know what can be done but something needs to be done to prevent this from happening again, most certainly.. "The woman is believed to have been walking a number of dogs at the time of the incident. A second woman was taken to hospital for treatment for dog bites, We continue to appeal for our privacy to be respected during our time of grief.. Video, 00:01:59, Tackling the cost of living crisis in a tiny house. A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the Surrey coroner as part of an inquest into the death. I can't imagine how horrific it is for that young woman's family. Find out how you can get more news from SurreyLive straight to your inboxHERE. Eight dogs are still being held by Surrey Police after the attack in Gravelly Hill. Police cordon: the incident in Caterham has seen eight dogs taken into custody The police have described the woman as being "from London". It is so shocking. Inspector Lyndsey Whatley, borough commander for Tandridge, said: This is a tragic incident where a young woman has sadly lost her life and our thoughts are with her family and friends. ", Tandridge District Council leader Catherine Sayer said: "It's just a terrible, tragic incident. Tackling the cost of living crisis in a tiny house. While we wait for further upates SurreyLive has a number of newsletters to keep you updated with the latest on this unfolding story. Ch Insp Alan Sproston said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who sadly died. Updated 08:04, 13 JAN 2023 Officers were called to Gravelly Hill in Caterham on Thursday afternoon (Image: Google) A woman in her 20s has died following an attack by a dog on members of the. I know that yesterdays events will be of real concern to the local community and I would like to reassure residents that we are confident all the dogs involved are in the custody of police whilst we investigate the circumstances of what has happened. Inspector Lyndsey Whatley, borough commander. In case you arent up to date on the story Surrey Police have released more information about the woman who died in the dog attack. I know this incident has caused real concerns locally and officers from the local neighbourhood team will be out in the area to provide reassurance for residents. Armed officers, with support from the National Police Air Service detained a total of seven dogs at the scene which are now in police custody. 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Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. A second woman was taken to hospital with injuries but has since been discharged. Officers investigating the attack have erected a cordon in the Gravelly Hill area, which is a quiet rural community. Police at the scene of the dog attack in Caterham (Image: Christy O'Brien) The family of a woman who was killed in a dog attack in Caterham have spoken for the first time. News It is apparent the investigation is being carried out at pace, with police telling reporters at a briefing that all the owners of the dogs involved have been identified. Woman killed in Caterham dog attack was walking 'number of' pooches at the time, say police Caterham Surrey Police has seized eight dogs following the incident on Gravelly Hill and the owners of . The owners of these dogs have been identified and are being kept informed as the investigation continues. Roads in the area Gravelly Hill in Caterham, Surrey, remained cordoned off on Friday as an investigation into the fatal attack continued, while a second person who suffered bites leaves hospital. The eight dogs involved in the incident continue to be held for forensic tests. Obviously, our thoughts are with the family of the young woman who died and we very much hope for a quick recovery for the woman who was injured.". Our daily email gives you the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. Ex Met Police officer jailed for 13 counts of sexual assault and rape UK Temperatures reach 34C ahead of three days of rain and thunder UK Dame Lynne Owens appointed interim deputy commissioner. - Police are continuing to investigate after a 28-year-old woman died in a dog attack at Gravelley Hill in Caterham on Thursday (January 12) afternoon. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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Click here to follow us on Twitter. A post-mortem will take place "in the coming days", detectives said. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The team is contactable during office hours by phone on +44 (0)1483 632000 or via our online form. Several road closures are in place around Gravelley Hill and officers remain at the scene. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Armed officers seize seven animals after reports of attacks on the public, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. SurreyLive reporter Christy O'Brien is in Caterham this morning (Friday, January 13) at the scene of the dog attack incident yesterday where sadly one woman died and another was injured. Surrey Police is. A woman walking a border collie past one of the police cordons, who asked not to be named, said she was shocked by the incident. This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the . Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Josephine Horner, said: This is a tragic incident in which a young woman lost her life. A 28-year-old, who has not yet been named by police, is thought to have been walking a number of dogs when she was set upon. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. I know it has caused real concern locally and I thank the community for bearing with us whilst we conducted our inquiries. A 28-year-old woman was walking a number of dogs when she was mauled to death, according to police. READ MORE: First pictures from Surrey dog attack in Caterham show heavy police presence. Roads in the area remained cordoned off on Friday as forensic work continued, with only residents being allowed in and out. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Talks are planned at the authority about the council's response to the attack, and it will be discussed at a meeting of the community services committee on Tuesday. Several road closures were in place around Gravelley Hill where officers remained as of 9pm on Thursday. Police say the dogs continue to be cared for at private kennels. It was previously reported that the victim had been mauled to death by the frenzied pack of dogs she was hired to walk. I had two pugs to go and walk around here when the weather was nice and I loved the Caterham Viewpoint. Police say her formal identification has yet to take place but her next of kin have been informed. Police . 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Detective Inspector Josephine Horner, Senior Investigating Officer, said: This is a tragic incident where a young woman has sadly lost her life. Email the Tandridge Specialist Neighbourhood team. A statement issued by the British Transport Police reads: "Officers were called to the line near Redhill at 12.11pm today (March 2) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. A source close to the case told the Daily Mail: She just had too many dogs. I can't understand what the cicumstances could possibly be when there were seven dogs running amock and there's been no arrests. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. Our daily email gives you the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. The 28-year-old woman, from London, was attacked in Caterham just before 14:45 GMT on Thursday. Police tape and a black gazebo can also be seen. By law, the owners of dogs that kill someone may be jailed for up to 14 years or face an unlimited fine or both. Full update here > https://t.co/n8SNPHHWo5 https://t.co/C9VZS0jEkS. Stuff like that can happen anywhere. In the meantime, here is a round-up of everything we know so far about this tragic incident. The eight dogs involved in the incident continue to be held for forensic tests but police said it has been confirmed none are banned breeds. A man has been sentenced to three years and three months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to arranging the commission of a child sex offence when he appeared at Guildford Crown Court today (3 March 2023), following an investigation by Surrey Police's Paedophile Online Investigation Team and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit. For more information on crime in your local area - click to visit Police.uk. Follow Surrey Live on Facebook - Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. The force added that forensic work would continue at the scene on Friday. Surrey Police detained a total of eight dogs at the scene and detectives are keeping their owners up to date with the investigation. 2023 BBC. We'll bring you the latest news, information, history and agenda-setting stories from Southampton, plus things to do around the city. Although formal identification is yet to take place, her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Despite efforts by paramedics, the victim, from London, was declared dead at the scene. Formal identification has not taken place but her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The fatal dog attack happened on Gravelly Hill at 2.45pm on Thursday (January 12). Officers were called to Gravelly Hill in Caterham, Surrey, at 2.45pm on Thursday afternoon. You don't expect that even if a dog is a little bit funny sometimes. Armed officers, with support from the National Police Air Service, detained a total of seven dogs at the scene and they are in police custody. Read about our approach to external linking. We haven't had any more updates from police this afternoon, but we'll be leaving this blog open and will post any news we get into here. You can read more about this in our piece here: Councillors in the Caterham area have also given their tributes to the woman who died with Tandridge District Councils leader describing it as a terrible, tragic" incident. READ NEXT: Full list of Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated schools across Surrey to send your child to. Maybe for a few weeks I'll avoid the area. 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You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who sadly died this afternoon. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. "Thank you to the paramedics for their efforts at the scene and officers from Surrey Police who controlled the situation so quickly.". The victim, aged in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene and her next of kin have been informed. For more news follow Surrey Live to stay in the know. Her condition is described as not life-threatening by police. There's often cars parked up there late at night. Surrey Police officers were called to Gravelly Hill at 2.45pm on Thursday (January 12) where, despite the best efforts of paramedics, a 28-year-old woman from London died. A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a . A total of eight dogs were detained, and they remain in the custody of the police. I can't imagine it and I don't like to think about it. She is also reported to have screamed go back to two women on horseback who chanced on the attack in Surrey before she was killed. Surey Police has confirmed that a total of eight dogs were detained at the scene by officers and remain in the custody of police. A second woman who received treatment for dog bites has since left hospital. 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Hunt fo Chief Inspector Alan Sproston said: Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who sadly died this afternoon. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. An anonymous Weald Way resident told SurreyLive: I took my dog through that area yesterday a bit earlier in the morning. Speaking on Thursday Chief Inspector Alan Sproston from Surrey Police offered his condolences to the family. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Caterham from the BBC I don't know what can be done but something needs to be done to prevent this from happening again, most certianly. A heavy police presence was being maintained at Gravelly Hill where a woman in her 20s lost her life and another was left needing hospital treatment. Earlier this month, the family of the woman that died expressed great sadness at the sudden loss of their family member. ", Police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday (file photo). A young woman has died and a second is injured following a reported dog attack in Surrey. "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. As we reported last night, the police cordon has now been removed though as forensics work has been completed. The following traffic incidents and congestion for Caterham have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: Location: The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 . The owners of these dogs have been identified and are being kept informed as the investigation continues. This account already exists. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Despite efforts by paramedics, the victim, from London, was declared dead at the scene. Read about our approach to external linking. 15 November 2019, 8:31 am. The high street caterham on the hill is closed due to a car accident near the post office. Sadly, despite best efforts of paramedics, a woman in her twenties was pronounced dead at the scene. Surrey Police said the pedestrian was hit on the A22 Caterham Bypass in Caterham, Surrey, at about 11pm on March 26. The Conservative MP for East Surrey posted on Facebook that her thought are with the loved of the lday who died and also thannked the paramedics for their efforts. Only urgent enquiries will be dealt with outside office hours, please ask for a message to be sent to the "Oncall Communications Officer" by contacting Surrey Police via: Direct Message on social media Livestream on our website or calling 101 This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A second woman who received treatment for dog bites has since been discharged from hospital. By looking at Google Maps we can see where the incident occurred on Gravelly Hill in Caterham. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Caterham from the BBC An expert has sought to reassure the public after the police closed an investigation into the death of a woman killed by dogs in Surrey. Our reporter SurreLive was live at the scene where the fatal dog attack sadly occured yesteday. Something went wrong, please try again later. Roads surrounding the scene at Gravelly Hill remained blocked by police cordons on Friday afternoon, with only residents of the leafy countryside area being allowed in and out. In a statement, Surrey Police said that officers were called to reports of a "single-vehicle collision" involving an e-scooter on Church Hill in Caterham at around 2.10pm this afternoon. . Richard Bream, who runs the nearby Mardens Kennels, told the PA News Agency he had never heard of a dog attack in the area before. Eight dogs seized by officers at the scene are still being held by police and their. Police say no one will be charged over horror dog attack which saw woman, 28, killed The 28-year-old was thought to be walking a number of dogs at the time of the incident at Gravelly Hill in . In footage taken by Sky News, Tandridge Borough Commander Lyndsey Whatley from Surrey Police gave further information on Thursdays incident. It is very sad. Click here to like and follow. Forensic work was being carried out on Friday as investigators tried to establish how the tragic events unfolded on Thursday. It is so shocking, normal dogs surely wouldnt do that.. Formed in 1851, the force covers an approximate population of 1,067,200. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. Thank you to the paramedics for their efforts at the scene and officers from Surrey Police who controlled the situation so quickly.. Borough Commander - Karen Hughes This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Let's hope all involved will be ok! Armed officers 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. Morning everyone - we'll be keeping this blog open today and will bring you any updates on the investigation here when we get them. Specialist officers are supporting her next of kin. ", Caterham dog attack: Woman was walking 'a number of dogs' when she was mauled to death, say police, Officers remained at the scene on Friday as inquiries continued, Inspector Lyndsey Whatley described it as a 'tragic incident'. Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver said: "It's a terrible incident. Anyone convicted of having a dog dangerously out of control may face an unlimited fine or be jailed for up to six months, or both. It is so shocking, normal dogs surely wouldnt do that.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Officers will remain in the area of Gravelly Hill today whilst enquiries continue and if you have any information but have not yet spoken to police then please contact us. It is a district of contrasts, with busy commuter towns alongside leafy rural villages. The area is within a quiet, rural setting with properties set within large grounds, and locals have expressed shock at the tragedy. Police have seized seven dogs following the incident, Sign up to our TeamDogs newsletter for your weekly dose of dog news, pictures and stories.