Summary
Ashley Warren claimed his XL bully dogs were friendly when police visited his home in Essex, UK. Days later, his mother-in-law, Esther Martin, was mauled to death by these dogs, resulting in Warren being the first person in the UK charged under new XL bully laws.
Key Facts
- Ashley Warren told police his XL bully dogs were less vicious than poodles.
- Ten days later, Warren's dogs killed his mother-in-law, Esther Martin.
- Warren's ownership of the dogs became illegal without a special certificate two days before the attack.
- Warren was filming in London during the attack, leaving Martin alone with the dogs.
- Esther Martin had health issues, including arthritis, and could not defend herself against the dogs.
- Warren was aware of the dogs' power, as seen in CCTV footage of him struggling to control one of them.
- Warren was found guilty of owning the dog that killed Martin.
- The attack occurred after a police visit where Warren made comments about the dogs being friendly.
