UK Grandmother Killed by Banned XL Bully Dogs While Visiting Grandson

Esther Martin, 68, was fatally attacked by two XL Bully dogs in Jaywick, Essex, days after the breed was outlawed in England and Wales.

• Esther Martin, 68, was visiting her grandson in Jaywick, Essex, when she was attacked by two XL Bully dogs, leading to her death.
• The attack occurred days after the UK government banned the XL Bully breed, requiring existing dogs to be muzzled and kept on a lead.
• Essex Police shot the dogs dead and arrested a 39-year-old man, known to the victim, on suspicion of dangerous dog offences.
• The victim's daughter revealed her mother was instructed to use a broom to distract the dogs if they began fighting, a situation that led to the attack.
• Neighbours and police officers attempted to intervene during the attack, with the community expressing shock and mourning the loss.

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