Man bailed after 65-year-old gran Ann Dunn killed by dog in Liverpool

ITV Journalist Claire Hannah sent a report from the scene

A man has been bailed after a woman was attacked and killed by dogs inside her home in Liverpool.

Merseyside Police was called by paramedics after reports Ann Dunn, 65, had been attacked inside the home on St Brigid’s Crescent in Kirkdale at around 4.25pm on 3 October.

Officers say five American bulldogs, which were inside the property, were handed over and have since been humanely destroyed.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of owning a dog dangerously out of control, and has now been conditionally bailed.

Tributes paid to mum killed by dog in Liverpool
Police remain at the scene as forensic officers continue to comb the scene where 65-year-old Ann Dunn died. Credit: ITV Granada Reports

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing and a post-mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death.

Detective Inspector Katie Coote said: "This is clearly a very distressing incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the lady who died.

"Our enquiries remain ongoing as we seek to establish what has happened and I would urge anyone who could assist our enquiries to get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000731247.