Woman dead after 'attack by two dogs' despite desperate attempts to save her

Woman dead after 'attack by two dogs' despite desperate attempts to save herA woman in her 70s has tragically died after being attacked by two dogs at a house in Willis Pearson Avenue, Wolverhampton, on Wednesday with a man arrestedNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter12:20, 16 Apr 2026Updated 12:28, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWest Midlands Police say a woman in her 70s has died in a dog attack (stock image)(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)A woman has died after being attacked by two dogs at a house in Wolverhampton.Emergency crews were sent to Willis Pearson Avenue at about 11.30pm on Wednesday to reports a woman in her 70s had been injured, West Midlands Police said and sadly she could not be saved.A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death.The dogs, which are not believed to be a banned breed, have been destroyed with police saying they continued to be aggressive after emergency services arrived.View 2 ImagesThe woman was attacked at a property in Willis Pearson Avenue(Image: Google Maps)West Midlands Police have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch. A statement from the force read: "A woman has died following an incident involving two dogs at a house in Wolverhampton. We were called to Willis Pearson Avenue at around 11.30pm to reports a woman in her 70s was being attacked by two dogs."Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the woman sadly died at the scene. Due to the continued aggression of both dogs when emergency services arrived, they were destroyed at the scene."A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death. He was taken to hospital after also receiving injuries to his hand. Further enquiries are being carried out into the two dogs who are not believed to be a banned breed.Article continues below"A scene remains in place,...