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Taser Used on XL Bullies After Fatal Attack
3 Feb
Summary
- XL Bully dogs fatally mauled a grandmother on February 3, 2024.
- Police used Tasers on the dogs in a frenzied state.
- The owner denies owning or being in charge of the two dogs.

A devastating incident occurred on February 3, 2024, when Esther Martin, a 68-year-old grandmother, was fatally mauled by two XL Bully dogs. The attack took place at the home of Ashley Warren in Jaywick, Essex.
Police responding to the scene described the animals as being in a "frenzied state." Officers were forced to deploy Tasers on the dogs during the harrowing incident after gaining entry to the property.
Ashley Warren, 41, is now facing trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. He has pleaded not guilty to owning or being in charge of the two dogs, named Beauty and Bear, which were responsible for Martin's death. The trial is ongoing.




