A 41-year-old man faces 10 years and three months in prison after his XL bully dogs fatally mauled a 68-year-old woman at his home in Jaywick, Essex.
Chelmsford Crown Court Sentence
Ashley Warren received the sentence at Chelmsford Crown Court for owning two XL bully dogs—Beauty and Bear—that killed Esther Martin while dangerously out of control. The attack occurred on February 3, 2024, just two days after the national ban on the breed took effect on February 1.
Details of the Tragic Incident
Esther Martin, a pensioner from east London, suffered fatal injuries from the dogs’ attack. Authorities confirmed the animals acted without restraint, leading to Warren’s conviction on charges related to their ownership and lack of control.
