A woman in her 40s has died after being savaged by a dog at a property in south London.
The victim suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, in Wallington, near Sutton.
Scotland Yard said the dog - a Belgian mastiff - was shot dead by police firearms officers.
There was at least one other person at the property at the time of the attack, but no-one else was injured.
A puppy has also been removed from the property in Demesne Road.
Police and paramedics were first called out at 8.57pm on Wednesday, following reports of an animal attack.
A post-mortem examination was being arranged and next of kin had yet to be informed.
Detectives from Sutton Borough are investigating.
The victim suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, in Wallington, near Sutton.
Scotland Yard said the dog - a Belgian mastiff - was shot dead by police firearms officers.
There was at least one other person at the property at the time of the attack, but no-one else was injured.
A puppy has also been removed from the property in Demesne Road.
Police and paramedics were first called out at 8.57pm on Wednesday, following reports of an animal attack.
A post-mortem examination was being arranged and next of kin had yet to be informed.
Detectives from Sutton Borough are investigating.