Essex dog attack: Grandmother killed by XL bully dogs, family says

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The family of Esther Martin has reported that she was attacked by an extra-large bully dog in Jaywick, Essex.

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A lady who was visiting her grandson for the weekend was attacked and killed by dogs, which were suspected to be XL bullies.

On Saturday afternoon, an individual named Esther Martin who is 68 years of age was discovered with grave injuries in Jaywick, which is situated in close proximity to Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

Law enforcement officials arrested a male individual who is 39 years of age from a countryside settlement under the suspicion of committing offences related to dangerous dogs. The pets in question have been put down.

Law enforcement officials stated that they suspected she had been assaulted by a pair of canines, as per her child's account of them being of the prohibited breed.

Investigators stated that they were anticipating official confirmation of the type of animal from specialists.

Sonia Martin, who is 47 years old, stated that her mother, Ms Martin, had come over to see her 11-year-old grandson.

According to her, the elderly woman, aged 68 and hailing from Woodford Green in London, was a grandmother to eight kids and a great-grandmother to three.

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A large group of people observed the departure of a helicopter from Jaywick Sands beach.

On Saturday night, a group of individuals came together as multiple law enforcement vehicles, a medical vehicle, and a chopper were spotted in the vicinity.

The authorities stated that expert officers made sure the area was secure and that there was no potential danger to the general public. However, there will be a substantial number of police officers present on Sunday.

The chief superintendent, Glen Pavelin, mentioned that the occurrence will be an enormous surprise to the locals and he comprehends their worries.

"We will deploy officers in the vicinity all through the day. In case you are apprehensive or possess any information, don't hesitate to approach them and speak."

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Police officers have stated that there will be a considerable number of police officers present in the coastal village after the occurrence.

He stated: "I would like to extend my condolences, along with our officers and staff, to the family of the woman who passed away yesterday. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time."

Skilled investigators are in charge of the inquiry to determine precisely what occurred.

He requested that individuals contact him or approach the officers present if they possess any relevant details.

XL Bully Dogs: What's The Law?

The authorities characterized them as sizable canines "possessing a robust physique and square-shaped cranium, indicative of remarkable might and potency relative to their scale".

The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in England and Wales has included the breed to the catalog of prohibited dogs. This implies that producing, marketing, or forsaking them is against the law.

Owners who wish to keep their XL bullies and acquire a Certification of Exemption must fulfill certain requirements. These include obtaining insurance, having their dog neutered, and paying £92.40 as a fee.

Owners of American XL bully dogs need to make sure that their pets wear a leash and a muzzle when they are out in public.

Later this year, Scotland will implement a ban that they have also disclosed.

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