Woman, 19, mauled to demise by canine ‘that slept on her mattress’ pictured as man launched on bail
Jamie-Lea Biscoe was pronounced dead at the scene after a dog attack in Leaden Roding, Essex, on Friday evening and a 37-year-old man has been arrested and bailed
A man has now been released on bail(Image: East Anglia News Service)
A 19-year-old woman who died following a dog attack in an Essex village has been identified by police.
Officers said on Sunday the victim was Jamie-Lea Biscoe, who was discovered with serious injuries by emergency services after they were called to a property in Long Hide in Leaden Roding at 10.45pm on Friday. She was declared dead at the scene.
A 37-year-old man from Dunmow, who was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death, has been bailed until July while enquiries continue, the force said on Sunday.
The dog, which was a family pet and believed to be a lurcher cross, was seized and tests are under way to formally establish the exact breed, according to police. A relative, Tina Wells, revealed the dog was a “seven-year-old lurcher” and a “family pet”.
Ms Wells stated: “She slept on my granddaughter’s bed. It’s devastating.”
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: “Our thoughts remain with all those who knew and loved Jamie-Lea. Her young life has been so tragically cut short.
“Our detectives are continuing to work around the clock to establish exactly what happened and specialist officers are continuing to support Jamie-Lea’s family.
“This is unimaginable for her loved ones and friends and, as such, I would ask people to respect their grief and privacy at this extremely difficult time.
“Our officers remain at the scene and anyone with concerns or information can speak with them there or contact us in the usual way.”
A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Sunday, police said. Anyone who can provide information to aid the investigation is encouraged to get in touch with the police via their website, quoting incident 1419 of 10 April.
Information can also be submitted anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers, either on their website or by dialling 0800 555 111.
