Man, 42, dies in east London dog attack

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

Officers were called to Shirley Road, in Stratford, just before 5am on Wednesday to reports a man had been badly wounded.

The victim was taken to hospital but later died.

Leanne McDonnell, 32, has been charged with owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death, failing in the duty as a person responsible for an animal to ensure its welfare and having custody of a fighting dog.

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

She was remanded in custody and will appear before Barkingside magistrates’ court on Friday.

The victim’s family have been told of his death and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The dog has been seized by police.