A woman has died after being attacked by two XL Bully dogs in East London, police have said.

Officers seized the two dogs on Monday afternoon after a woman in her 50s was viciously attacked inside a house.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "The woman was treated by medics from London Ambulance Service, but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene.

"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. 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."

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