General · 31 March 2026

Man jailed 10 years after XL bully killed woman

A man has been jailed for a decade after his XL bully dog fatally attacked a woman, underscoring the severe consequences of dangerous dog ownership. Ashley Warren received a 10-year prison sentence for owning a dog dangerously out of control that caused the death of his mother-in-law, Esther Martin. The 68-year-old was mauled just two days after the XL bully ban came into effect in February 2024.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 March 2026 at 16:17

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