dog walker mauled to death was killed by multiple dog bites to the neck, an inquest has heard.
Natasha Johnston died in Caterham from “multiple penetrating dog bites” and a wound to her jugular vein, an inquest opening into her death at Surrey Coroner’s Court has heard.
The 28-year-old was killed on January 12 as she walked several dogs in Gravelly Hill.
A second woman received treatment for dog bites she suffered in the attack.
Eight dogs – none of them banned breeds – were seized at the scene and remain in police custody as forensic investigations continue.
On Tuesday, Surrey Coroner’s Court was told Ms Johnston suffered shock and haemorrhage including a wound to her left jugular vein when she was attacked.
At the opening of an inquest into her death, coroner Simon Wickens expressed his “sincere condolences” to Ms Johnston’s family “and all those touched by her life”.
The coroner said on Tuesday: “A post-mortem examination was carried out at Royal Surrey County Hospital on 18 January.
Police at the scene in Gravelly Hill in Caterham, Surrey
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