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Woman, 41, killed in dog attack in Aberdeen | Woman, 41, killed in dog attack in Aberdeen |
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The attack happened in Aberdeen's Foresterhill Road | The attack happened in Aberdeen's Foresterhill Road |
A woman has been killed in a dog attack at a flat in Aberdeen. | A woman has been killed in a dog attack at a flat in Aberdeen. |
Michelle McLeod, 41, died at the scene after emergency services attended the incident in the city's Foresterhill Road on Saturday night. | |
Police said that the dog - whose breed has not been revealed - has since been destroyed. | |
Ms McLeod's family in a statement: "She was a much-loved mother, daughter and friend to many and will be sorely missed by all who knew her". | |
Police Scotland said inquiries into the incident were ongoing. | Police Scotland said inquiries into the incident were ongoing. |
A force spokesperson said: "Police received a report that a woman had been seriously injured by a dog within a flat. | A force spokesperson said: "Police received a report that a woman had been seriously injured by a dog within a flat. |
"Emergency services attended but the 41-year-old woman died at the scene." | "Emergency services attended but the 41-year-old woman died at the scene." |
Ms McLeod's family has asked for privacy following her death. | |
They added: "We are devastated by the loss of Michelle." |