A 41-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a dog in her apartment.

Unfortunately, a tragic incident occurred in Aberdeen on Saturday night, resulting in the loss of a woman's life. The 41-year-old, who has not been identified by the police, was fatally attacked by a dog in a flat on Foresterhill Road. Emergency services were immediately called to the scene, but sadly, the woman could not be saved.

Upon further investigation, the police confirmed that the dog responsible for the attack has been destroyed. They are currently looking into the details of the incident to understand what led to such a horrific outcome. A spokesperson for the police stated, "We received a report of a woman being seriously injured by a dog inside a flat. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the woman passed away at the scene. Our investigation is ongoing, and the dog has been euthanised."

This devastating news comes just days after another deadly dog attack in east London, where a man was killed by a banned pitbull terrier. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of last Wednesday, left 42-year-old Akif Mustaq dead. The owner of the dog, 32-year-old Leanne McDonnell, has been accused of owning a banned dog and is facing charges under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

McDonnell appeared in court last week, where she was also charged with owning a dangerously out of control dog on three separate occasions. She did not enter any pleas and was granted bail with conditions. She is scheduled to appear in court again in January.

According to statistics, there has been a significant increase in dog attacks resulting in fatalities in recent years. In 2023 alone, 16 people lost their lives due to dog attacks, a sharp rise from previous years. This alarming trend, along with several high-profile cases involving American Bully XL dogs, led to the breed being banned in England and Wales in 2023. Scotland followed suit in February, making it illegal to own one without an exemption certificate. Those found breaking the law can face severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

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