A woman has been mauled to death in the northern part of Hong Kong, the victim of a suspected dog attack, investigators have told the South China Morning Post.

Police said they received a report at 4.12pm on Thursday that a woman had been found collapsed outside Ping Yeung San Tsuen in Ta Kwu Ling. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A preliminary examination revealed suspected dog bites on her body, the force added.

A source said that the woman, who worked at a canine training centre, suffered wounds to her head, neck and arms, and her death was believed to be related to a dog attack.

The suspected animal involved, described as a mongrel, was one of the dogs being trained at the venue, which was said to function as both a training centre and a hotel.

A forensic pathologist would need to conduct a further examination to determine the exact cause of death, the insider added.