A grandmother who was mauled to demise by canines had her grandson operating from the scene and “shouting for help.”
Esther Martin, 68, was tragically killed by two canines – believed to be XL Bullies – in Jaywick Sands, Essex, yesterday (Saturday, February 3). Police arrived on the scene to discover a “severely injured” Esther, who sadly handed away earlier than she might be handled. The canines concerned within the alleged assault have since been put down.
A person has since been arrested on suspicion of harmful canine offences. Mum-of-four Esther had been visiting her grandson within the coastal village close to Clacton-on-Sea from London when she was attacked, the Daily Star beforehand reported.
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Her daughter, Sonia Martin, mentioned the household discovered the information at 10pm final evening when police visited her Chesterfield house. Esther’s different daughter, Kelly, mentioned her mum had visited the home of the person who owned the canines. Kelly mentioned: “She was amazing. She was retired and trying to bring her life back on track after the passing of my sister two years ago. She came to visit my nephew and now she is dead.”
Police at the moment are finishing up enquiries into the circumstances resulting in the demise. Chief Superintendent Glen Pavelin mentioned: “My ideas, and people of our officers and workers, are with the household of the lady who died yesterday.
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“This incident will be a huge shock to the community and I understand their concerns. We’ll have officers in the area throughout today so please come and speak to them if you have any information or are worried.
“Experienced detectives are main the investigation to determine precisely what has occurred. I do know there will probably be hypothesis in regards to the breed of the canines concerned. We’re ready for affirmation from consultants about this earlier than releasing additional particulars and I’d ask individuals to not speculate.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened please contact us.”
Anyone with CCTV or different footage of the incident has been requested to contact the police, quoting incident 723 of February 3.