An elderly woman is suspected to have been mauled by dogs in Falmouth, Trelawny early, this morning (August 23).

She has been identified as 73-year-old Kathleen Jump of Falmouth.

Head of the Trelawny Police division, Deputy Superintendent Winston Milton told Irie FM News that her body was discovered at about 6:30 am.

He is warning dog owners to keep them safe and away from citizens.