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22/07/2014
Pensioner Attacked By Police Dog Dies
A 73-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a police dog as her home was being searched in Middlesborough.
Irene Collins was bitten by the dog last Wednesday and passed away in James Cook University Hospital over the weekend.
The police dog has been withdrawn from operational policing activities.
Assistant Chief Constable Sean White from Cleveland Police said: "Our thoughts are with family members, relatives and friends who will be distraught at this sad news. Members of Cleveland Police share the grief that is felt and we all wish to express our sincerest condolences to the family.
"The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been updated and will make a decision on how the incident should be investigated. We are providing the highest level of co-operation to the IPCC and seeking to support the family where it is possible to do so."
(CD/JP)
Irene Collins was bitten by the dog last Wednesday and passed away in James Cook University Hospital over the weekend.
The police dog has been withdrawn from operational policing activities.
Assistant Chief Constable Sean White from Cleveland Police said: "Our thoughts are with family members, relatives and friends who will be distraught at this sad news. Members of Cleveland Police share the grief that is felt and we all wish to express our sincerest condolences to the family.
"The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been updated and will make a decision on how the incident should be investigated. We are providing the highest level of co-operation to the IPCC and seeking to support the family where it is possible to do so."
(CD/JP)
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