Tributes have poured in for a 19-year-old woman who was mauled to death by a dog described as a "family pet". Essex Police were called to a property in Leaden Roding, near Dunmow, at 10.45pm on Friday where officers found the teenager with serious injuries.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog, believed to have been responsible for the attack, has since been seized by police. Friends and relatives paid tribute online to Jamie-Lea Biscoe following the tragedy.

One relative wrote on Facebook: "Our darling Jamie-Lea rip our girl." Family friend Tina Wells said the dog was a "seven-year-old lurcher" which was a "family pet". She said: "She slept on my granddaughter's bed. It's devastating."Essex Police said a man has been arrested after the 19-year-old woman died after being attacked by a dog at a property in Essex. The 37-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death after the incident near Dunmow on Friday. He remains in custody.

Neighbours spoke of their shock after the tragedy unfolded in the quiet Essex village.

One neighbour said: "It's really tragic. I feel for the whole family. She was well-liked by the kids. We didn't know what happened until this morning.

"For all concerned, it's devastating. We feel for the family. We're still trying to process it. It has been a shock."

Another resident added: "They kept themselves to themselves, they never caused us any problems. It's just very, very sad and very tragic."

Essex Police Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: "I know this incident will be a shock to the local community. My thoughts, and those of us all at Essex Police, are with the loved ones of the woman who died yesterday.

"We will have officers in the area throughout today so please come and speak to them if you have any information or have any concerns. Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to understand exactly what has happened."

In a full statement, Essex Police said: "A woman has died following an incident involving a dog at a house in Dunmow. We were called to an address in Leaden Roding at 10.45pm on Friday 10 April and officers were on the scene quickly where they found a 19-year-old woman with serious injuries.

"Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene. We have been carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances, and we believe she had been attacked by a dog at the property in Long Hide.

"Specialist officers ensured the scene was safe and the dog has been seized. A 37-year-old man from Dunmow was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death. He is currently in custody."