A 60-year-old woman has been killed after being attacked by dogs inside a property.
Officers from Merseyside Police rushed to the scene of the incident in St Brigids Crescent, Liverpool, at around 4.25pm today.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her next of kin have been made aware.
Detective Inspector Gavin Mulcahy said: "We understand the shock that this incident will cause in the local community and beyond.
"Our officers are at the scene carrying out further enquiries so if you have any information please let us know."
The Mirror has contacted Merseyside Police for comment.
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