Overview

• 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.