A 55-YEAR-OLD woman has died after she was savaged by a dog while defending her pooch from an attack.

Police are hunting the owner of the devil dog after it mauled Sharon Jennings and her pet in Preston, Lancs.

2 Sharon Jennings was bitten by the dog in the Brookfield area of Preston Credit: Google Maps

Sharon was walking her dog when it was attacked by the other animal on a path in the Brookfield area between 6pm and 7.30pm on May 31.

She suffered bites to her hand and neck when she intervened, police said.

Sharon's dog was treated by a vet for an ear injury, but she didn't seek medical attention herself at the time.

However she was rushed to Royal Preston Hospital after being found unwell at her home on Monday.

She died on Friday evening. The cause of death has not been confirmed.



'I'LL MISS OUR CHATS AND LAUGHS'

Police said they are trying to identify dog that bit her - described as medium-sized with speckled ginger and black fur.

The owner was described as a man with thinning grey or black hair and wearing a blue fleece type jacket.

Many on Facebook left heart-wrenching tributes to the victim.

One wrote: "R.I.P a truly wonderful woman who would do anything for you if she could sleep tight Sharon till we meet again."

Another added: "My counterpart, grandmas together. Im going to miss our chats and laughs sharon.

"I promise i will look after your 2 as you asked me too, always."

'MUZZLE YOUR DOG'

Others expressed their anger at the dog owner and urged him to hand himself in to police.

One said: "So sad, how can this happen??? If your dog is a threat to people or other animals the muzzle it. God bless and rest in peace x"

Another fumed: "The owner of the dog should at least be doing the right thing and come forward!!!! what a shame rip thoughts to the family."

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Det Insp Chris Wellard of Preston Police said: "Our thoughts are with Sharon's family and friends at this incredibly distressing time.

"We're working hard to establish what happened but need anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.

"Did you see a dog matching this description in the area or see or hear anything around the time of the incident? Please get in touch.

"I would also appeal directly to the owner of the other dog to come forward."

2 Sharon was rushed to Royal Preston Hospital where she died Credit: Tony Spencer

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