XL Bully breeder and rapper arrested after grandmother mauled to demise

The suspected XL Bully canines who mauled a beloved grandmother to demise throughout a horrific assault alongside the Essex seafront are owned by a breeder and wannabe rapper, MailOnline can reveal right this moment.

Esther Martin, 68, was visiting her 11-year-old grandson when she was attacked by the large animals.

Essex Police officers have been referred to as to a property at Jaywick Sands, close to Clacton-on-Sea at round 4pm yesterday, the place they discovered a lady significantly wounded who later died.

MailOnline can reveal that the canines – which have been destroyed by police – have been owned by breeder Ashley Warren, a wannabe rapper who goes by the identify Wyless Man. 

Tattooed East London rapper Warren, who options in drill music movies on-line, posted a Facebook advert promoting XL Bully puppies for £500 in November, we are able to additionally reveal.

Police stated the breeds which attacked Ms Martin are but to be decided, however the household claimed they have been XL Bully canines. Images present how at the least one seems to be an XL Bully-type, whereas one other seems to be like a Rottweiler. A 39-year-old man from Jaywick was arrested on suspicion of harmful canines offences and stays in custody.

Retired Tesco employee Ms Marten, whose grandson is Warren’s son, had beforehand warned that the canines have been harmful, her devastated household instructed MailOnline this afternoon.

The younger grandson got here out ‘shouting for assist’ when the assault occurred, the household stated. 

His mom handed away two years in the past and was Ms Martin’s daughter. 

Ms Martin’s daughter instructed MailOnline that the household discovered about their mom’s demise at 10pm final evening, when police visited her Chesterfield dwelling.

Sonia Martin, 47, was on the scene this morning together with siblings Paul Martin, 45, and Kelly Fretwell, 46. She stated her mom – from Woodford Green, London – had beforehand instructed the canines’ proprietor that they have been harmful.

Sonia instructed MailOnline: ‘They have been XL Bullies. There have been eight of them in the home, six puppies and two adults. None of them neutered, not registered. The proprietor’s phrases have been ‘nobody goes to inform me what to do with my very own f*****g canines.’ 

‘Mum had raised issues concerning the canines, over their breed and their temperament. Her grandson was in the home. He got here operating out shouting for assist. We want to thank all of the neighbours who tried to assist our mum.’

Ms Fretwell stated about her mom: ‘She was superb. She was retired and making an attempt to carry her life again on observe after the passing of my sister two years in the past. She came over my nephew and now she is lifeless.’

The household say the assault occurred at 4pm however they didn’t discover out what had occurred till 10pm when police arrived at their entrance door.

She stated: ‘This is a really distressing time for our household. If somebody knocked in your door at evening to say that your mum had been mauled to demise, would you imagine them?’

In a press convention this afternoon, Chief Superintendent Glen Pavelin stated: ‘Our officers arrived inside minutes however sadly the 68-year-old girl died on the scene.

‘I need to categorical my condolences to her household and associates and there are specialist officers supporting them.

‘When Essex Police officers entered the home, their precedence was to maintain the group secure. Their unflinching bravery and professionalism ensured that there is no such thing as a ongoing risk to the folks of Essex.

‘Both canines have been destroyed inside the home. I might additionally prefer to thank the native individuals who tried to get into the home to assist Esther Martin. You ought to be proud.’

He refused to substantiate the breed of the canine and did not identify the proprietor, however confirmed they’d a ‘acquainted relationship’ to Ms Martin.

He continued: ‘Our ideas stay with everybody affected by what has occurred. I’ve seen the flowers laid down for Esther, as have my officers.

‘I want to than all these you’ve gotten paid tribute to her.’ 

When requested by reporters concerning the claims there have been earlier complaints concerning the canines, he stated: ‘The investigation will have a look at all avenues of enquiry and background.’

‘There may have been two victims – my nephew has not solely misplaced his mum and grandmother however he needed to witness all this violence. He may have been killed as effectively.’

Officers added that there was no wider risk to the group and the scene is now secure for members of the general public.

Chief Supt Pavelin stated earlier: ‘Experienced detectives are main the investigation to determine precisely what has occurred. My ideas, and people of our officers and employees, are with the household of the lady who died yesterday.

‘This incident shall be an enormous shock to the group and I perceive their issues. We’ll have officers within the space all through right this moment so please come and communicate to them when you’ve got any info or are nervous.

‘Experienced detectives are main the investigation to determine precisely what has occurred. I do know there shall be hypothesis concerning the breed of the canines concerned. We’re ready for affirmation from specialists about this earlier than releasing additional particulars and I’d ask folks to not speculate. If anybody has any details about what has occurred please contact us.’

Those with CCTV or different footage of the incident ought to contact the police, quoting incident 723 of February 3. 

Hundreds of wood chalets have been in-built Jaywick within the Thirties primarily as low-cost vacation houses for working-class Londoners. 

But in current a long time it has been described as a ‘dumping floor’ for social providers and ten years in the past was described as ‘probably the most disadvantaged space in Britain.’

The native council has lately poured hundreds of thousands of kilos into the group, constructing places of work, workshops and café in an try to enhance the realm.

But most of the properties are nonetheless run-down or vandalised and the crime-rate is the very best within the space. A 3-bedroomed bungalow in Jaywick prices as little as £70,000 however a dilapidated chalet on an unmade highway can price as little as £40,000.

The assault comes just some days after new guidelines over the unlawful XL Bully breed have been put into drive.

From the beginning of this month, police can now seize the canines if they aren’t registered or do not adjust to the restrictions.

Owners can even face a legal report and limitless nice. 

The ban was introduced in after a string of assaults by members of the breed which have killed and significantly injured each people and different canines lately. 

It has infuriated lovers of the breed, who’ve held protests in opposition to the regulation, demanded or not it’s scrapped and even stated they’d think about leaving the nation over it.

Since December 31 it has additionally been a authorized requirement to verify XL Bullies are microchipped, neutered, and muzzled and saved on a lead in public.

Scotland has introduced it can try and put an identical ban in place by July 31, whereas Northern Ireland can also be set to decide on the breed shortly. 

Seized canines shall be taken to kennels earlier than a court docket decides if they need to both be destroyed or deemed not a hazard to public security.