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‘Unflinching bravery’ of police and public praised as woman savaged by dogs

Source: PA Media

A senior policeman has praised officers and members of the public for their “unflinching bravery” as they attempted to save a 68-year-old grandmother who was savaged to death by two dogs.

said Esther Martin, from Woodford Green in , was attacked on Saturday afternoon.

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