West Melton dog attack: Woman killed and man injured after being attacked by dog at house in Rotherham

Emergency services were called to Masefield Road in West Melton, Rotherham, last night, Friday, July 15.

A woman, aged 43, had been fatally bitten and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 42-year-old man was taken to hospital with potentially life-altering injuries.

South Yorkshire Police today said: “We were called to a property on Masefield Road in West Melton at about 10.15pm last night by a member of the public stating a dog had attacked himself and a woman.

“Officers attended alongside Yorkshire Ambulance Service and found a man, aged 42, with a potentially life-altering injury to one hand, plus injuries to his other hand, abdomen and face. He was transported to hospital for further treatment.

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“The woman, aged 43, had been fatally bitten and despite the best efforts of emergency crews was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.”

A spokeswoman for the force added: “The dog, plus another dog at the property, were secured by specially trained officers. Neither dog was of a banned breed.”

Police today remained at the scene of the fatal attack, where a house could be seen cordoned off.