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A WOMAN in her 50s has been mauled to death by her two XL Bullies.

She was pronounced dead at the scene in Hornchurch, East London, after the beasts pounced at a family home.

A forensics tent at the scene in Hornchurch
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A forensics tent at the scene in HornchurchCredit: LNP
Police were called to the scene on Monday afternoon
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Police were called to the scene on Monday afternoonCredit: LNP
A woman in her 50s has died after being mauled by two XL Bully dogs in London
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A woman in her 50s has died after being mauled by two XL Bully dogs in LondonCredit: SWNS
A sticker was spotted in the home's window
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A sticker was spotted in the home's windowCredit: SWNS

Armed cops were dispatched to Cornwall Close, a quiet cul-de-sac, at around 1pm on Monday following reports of a dog attack.

Before cops arrived the dogs were shut in a room of the house, the Met Police said.

The two dogs, who were registered under the Government's new scheme, were seized by police.

Neighbours have now told of their horror after the mauling.

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Since February 1, owning an XL bully in England and Wales without a certificate has been a criminal offence.

The breed is said to be “disproportionately involved” in serious and fatal dog attacks.

Several Brits have been killed by members of the breed, including Ian Price, 52, who died in hospital after being attacked by two suspected American XL Bullies and 10-year-old Jack Lis who was savagely mauled to death in 2021.

A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: “Police were called to Cornwall Close around 1.12pm on Monday, May 20 to reports of a woman attacked by a dog.

“Due to the threat posed, armed officers attended. After assessing the situation, officers were able to safely seize two dogs.

“These were registered XL Bully dogs and prior to officers’ arrival had been contained inside a room in the house.

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“They did not leave the house at any time during the incident.

“The family of the woman, who was the owner of the dogs, are being supported by officers.”

Fatal XL Bully attacks

Woman in her 50s mauled to death at home by two XL Bully dogs in Hornchurch, East London on May 21, 2014.

Esther Martin, 68, was looking after her grandson in Jaywick, Essex, when dogs Bear and Beauty attacked her on February 3, 2024.

Ian "Scouse" Langley, 54, was protecting his puppy when the animal pounced on him outside a home in Sunderland in October 2023.

Ian Price, 52, was viciously savaged in September 2023 by the beasts as he tried to protect his elderly mum from them after they escaped.

Jonathan Hogg, 37, was killed in May 2023 entered the dog's pen when it went for him, leaving bite wounds on his arm, leg and head.

Natasha Johnston, 28, was mauled to death while walking a pack of dogs in January 2023 was believed to have been killed by her own pet - an American Bully XL.

Shirley Patrick, 83, died 17 days after being mauled in a “hellish”, violent dog attack in December 2022.

Ian Symes, 34, who was known to friends as "Wiggy", died at a recreation ground in Fareham, , after the savage attack in August 2022.

Joanne Robinson, 43, was fatally mauled by pet Rocco at her home in Rotherham, South Yorkshire in July 2022.

Keven Jones, 62, went into cardiac arrest after being bitten by Cookie-Doe at Chanel Fong's home in Wrexham, North Wales in May 2022.

Bella-Rae Birch, one, was mauled to death in March 2022 at her home by the American Bully XL.

, 10, was killed by a hulking XL Bully dog named Beast in November 2021 as he played at friend's home in Caerphilly.

A London Ambulance Service spokesman added: “We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, an incident response officer and London’s air ambulance.

“We treated a person but sadly, despite our efforts, they were pronounced dead at the scene.”

Police said no arrests have been made.

The woman was mauled to death by two XL Bully dogs. Stock pic
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The woman was mauled to death by two XL Bully dogs. Stock picCredit: Getty