Inspector Lyndsey Whatley, Tandridge District Commander, said: “This is a tragic incident where a young woman has sadly lost her life and our thoughts are with her family and friends.
“I know that the events of yesterday will be of real concern to the local community and I would like to reassure residents that we are confident that all the dogs involved are in police custody while we investigate the circumstances of what has happened.”
An autopsy will be performed on the body of the woman who died to find out the exact causes of her death.
The Coroner for Surrey will open and adjourn an inquest to a later date.
“It’s a terrible thing to have happened”
A local resident, whose house is close to the scene, added: “It’s a terrible thing to have happened and it’s very sad for the woman and her family. This area is so lovely and popular with families and dog walkers, so for something like this to happen is really shocking.”
By law, owners of dogs that kill someone can be jailed for up to 14 years or face an unlimited fine or both.
Owners of dogs that injure someone can be jailed for up to five years or fined or both.
Anyone convicted of keeping a dog “dangerously out of control” can face an unlimited fine or be jailed for up to six months, or both.
The number of dog bite injuries has increased in recent years. Between 1998 and 2018, hospital admissions for dog-related injuries doubled in England, with around 8,000 people admitted each year.