POLICE have issued an appeal for residents to come forward who they haven't spoken to following the tragic death of a woman in a dog attack in Southend.

Officers were called to Retort Close at 11.30pm on Monday by paramedics after a woman was found with life-threatening injuries following a dog attack.

She was treated at the scene and rushed to the Royal London Hospital, but sadly died on Tuesday.

Two dogs have been seized from the address. Essex Police says both dogs seized have now been "disclaimed for destruction", and the victim was the sole owner of the dogs.

Acting Detective Inspector James McLean-Brown, who is leading this investigation, said: “My officers have worked tirelessly for the last three days – that work has been supported by a number of members of the public who have come forward to assist our enquiries.

“This was a very distressing incident to witness, so I’d like to thank everyone who has spoken to us so far and ask anyone else with information to contact us.

“The details you have may be important, and we need the fullest picture of Monday evening to complete our enquiries.

“Our sympathies remain with the family of the victim, who are being supported by our specialist officers.

“I also repeat we ask that the privacy of the woman’s family is respected at this time.”

Anyone with any information in connection to this incident should contact Essex Police quoting incident number 1581 of Monday 29 July.

Submit a report at essex.police.uk or by calling the force on 101.

To make an anonymous report, contact Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.