A woman has died after being mauled by her pet dog in Coventry.

The woman, reportedly in her 30s, was attacked inside a property on Wexford Road just after midday.

She was found in a critical condition, with officers taking her outside due to "safety concerns".

The woman died shortly after paramedics gave her life support.

The incident took place in Coventry

The dog has been seized by West Midlands Police and the woman's death reported to the coroner for further investigations.

West Midlands Police has not yet confirmed the breed.

However, officers do not believe the dog is a banned breed.

West Midlands Police has not yet confirmed the breed

The force can only confirm the breed once a full assessment has been conducted.

Chief Inspector David Amos said: “We understand that this is a distressing and tragic incident and we would like to thank the local community for their support and to our emergency services colleagues who dealt with this incident.

“Our thoughts remain firmly with the family and loved ones of the woman who has sadly died and will be informing the coroner of her death.”

The force can only confirm the breed once a full assessment has been conducted

A spokesperson for West Midland Ambulance Service added: “With help from police, the woman was rapidly removed from the property due to safety concerns.”

Emergency services responded by sending police, two ambulances, a paramedic officer and two Midlands air ambulances to the scene.

The woman's family has been informed and the death has been reported to the coroner.