General · 19 February 2026

Ashley Warren guilty after dog killed Esther Martin

Ashley Warren was found guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court of owning an XL bully that killed Esther Martin on 3 February 2024, in Jaywick, Essex. The dog, Bear, inflicted "dozens and dozens" of bites, leading to Martin's death. Warren was also found guilty of possessing a knife at Clacton railway station. The jury deliberated for over 14 hours before reaching the verdict.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 February 2026 at 15:35

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