Ashley Warren, a 41-year-old man from Jaywick, Essex, has been found guilty of offenses related to the attack by his XL bully dog, Bear, which resulted in the death of 68-year-old Esther Martin. The jury determined his guilt over the incident that occurred on February 3, 2024, with a majority verdict of 11 to 1, while he was acquitted of charges related to another dog named Beauty that also attacked Ms. Martin.

The court was informed that Esther Martin had limited mobility due to a previous hip replacement surgery, which likely contributed to her vulnerability during the attack. The medical examiner confirmed that the cause of her death was attributed to