Woman charged after man dies from dog attack in east London

A 42-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in east London, police have confirmed.

Officers were called to Shirley Road in Stratford at 4.53am on Wednesday, following reports the man had been seriously wounded.

The victim was rushed to hospital but medics were unable to save him, and he died after succumbing to his injuries. His family has been informed and a post-mortem will take place.

Leanne McDonnell, 32, has since been charged with owning a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death.

She is also charged with failing in the duty, as a person responsible for an animal, to ensure its welfare and with having custody of a fighting dog.

McDonnell was also charged with three counts of owning a dog dangerously out of control causing no injury, in relation to a separate incident on November 18.

She has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.

The dog that was involved in the incidents has been seized by police.