Tributes left at scene of fatal dog attack in West Melton

Police were called to Masefield Road at 10.15pm on Friday — after being called by the male victim.

The woman (43) suffered fatal bites from an American bully XL, a legal breed of dog. The man (42) was taken to hospital.

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

“Officers attended with a Yorkshire Ambulance crew 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.

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

“The dog, plus another dog at the property, were secured by specially-trained officers. Neither dog was of a banned breed.”