- By Louise Parry and Richard Knights
- BBC News, Essex
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Esther Martin’s household says she was the sufferer of an XL bully canine attack in Jaywick, Essex
A girl who was killed in an attack by dogs – considered XL bullies – has been named as Esther Martin.
She was discovered critically injured within the seaside city of Jaywick, close to Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on Saturday afternoon.
A 39-year-old man from the village has been arrested on suspicion of harmful canine offences and the animals have been destroyed.
Police mentioned they believed she had been attacked by two dogs, which her daughter mentioned have been the banned breed.
Detectives mentioned they have been ready for the breed to be confirmed by specialists.
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Crowds watched as a helicopter took off from the Jaywick Sands seashore
People gathered on Saturday night as a number of police automobiles, an ambulance and a helicopter have been seen within the space.
The power mentioned specialist officers ensured the scene was secure and there was no threat to the broader public however there can be a “vital police presence” on Sunday.
Ch Supt Glen Pavelin mentioned: “This incident will likely be an enormous shock to the group and I perceive their issues.
“We’ll have officers within the space all through at present so please come and converse to them in case you have any info or are apprehensive.”
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Officers mentioned there can be a “vital police presence” within the seaside village following the incident
He added: “My ideas, and people of our officers and workers, are with the household of the lady who died yesterday.
“Experienced detectives are main the investigation to establish precisely what has occurred.”
He appealed for anybody with info to get in contact or converse to officers on the scene.
What are XL bully dogs and what’s the regulation?
The authorities described them as massive dogs “with a muscular physique and blocky head, suggesting nice power and energy for [their] dimension”.
In England and Wales, the breed has been added to the listing of dogs banned underneath the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. It means breeding, promoting or abandoning them is against the law.
To get a Certificate of Exemption, permitting homeowners to maintain their XL bullies, they should get insurance coverage, neuter their canine, and pay a charge of £92.40.
American XL bully dogs have to be saved on a lead and muzzled in public.
Scotland has additionally introduced a ban, which can come into power later within the yr.
