Heartbroken household of stripling, 19, killed by ‘XL Bully’ at her cousin’s flat pay tribute to ‘loveable rogue’ – as police probe deadly assault
The devastated family of a 19-year-old girl who was killed in an attack by an ‘XL Bully‘ dog last night paid tribute, saying ‘our hearts are breaking’.
Morgan Dorsett, from Shropshire, died at the scene after she was attacked by what was believed to be an XL Bully-type dog at her cousin’s flat in Cobhorn Drive, in Hartcliffe, south Bristol, at around 7.19pm on February 26.
The dog was sedated and seized by police, who have since confirmed the pet has been destroyed.
In an emotional tribute to his stepdaughter, Matthew Travis wrote: ‘Words can’t describe how much our hearts are breaking at the moment.
‘The loveable rogue who knew what she wants and also how to get it. That cheeky smile would win me over every bloody time even to the point you would have me making you pasta at 2am.’
Mr Travis added: ‘You could do no wrong in my eyes and will always be my favourite (as you would enjoy telling everyone).
‘In our hearts you will hold a place no one else will ever fill.’
Matthew Travis paid tribute to his ‘loveable rogue’ stepdaughter Morgan Dorsett
Mr Travis added that Morgan ‘holds a place no one else will ever fill’
Morgan Dorsett, from Shropshire, died at the scene after she was attacked by what was believed to be an XL Bully-type dog in the Hartcliffe area of south Bristol at around 7.19pm on February 26
Pictured is the tribute paid by Morgan’s stepfather, Matthew, on social media
Morgan’s mother, Marie Louise, wrote on Facebook: ‘I would like to thank everyone who has messaged us. I have read them all and really do appreciate it. I will get back to all eventually. Much love.’
Neighbours, who said they had heard Morgan was an epileptic, said she suffered a seizure – falling on the dog which then turned on her.
A man and woman, both aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death and possession of a prohibited breed of dog.
They have since been released on conditional police bail.
Locals reported the owner had told them it was an XL Bully and she had the documentation for it, but the breed has yet to be officially confirmed.
Avon and Somerset Police said: ‘Work to confirm the type of the dog involved continues. It has been put down.
Neighbours said they had heard Morgan was an epileptic and she suffered a seizure falling on the dog which then turned on her
Her family have now spoken out to thank the public for their support but asked for privacy
Morgan was attacked by the dog at her cousins first floor flat in Bristol on Wednesday evening
Flowers laid by grieving friends and family pictured outside Morgan’s cousin’s flat where the attack happened
Police rushed to the scene following reports of a dog attack inside a flat in Cobhorn Drive
Initial reports suggest the dog involved was an XL Bully but this is yet to be confirmed (stock image)
‘A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s, who were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death and possession of a prohibited breed of dog on Wednesday, have since been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.
‘Morgan’s family continue to be updated on the investigation and are being supported by a specially trained officer.
‘They have thanked members of the public for their support and those who have left flowers. They have asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.
‘If you have any information you think could help our investigation, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225051097.’
