Rapper Ashley Warren Jailed 10 Years After XL Bully Kills Mother-in-Law
Key Takeaways
- Ashley Warren, jailed 10 years 3 months for owning XL bully that killed Esther Martin.
- Warren asked Martin to mind two XL bully dogs while he filmed in London.
- Esther Martin, 68, killed by XL bully attack in February 2024.
Fatal XL Bully Attack
Ashley Warren was sentenced after his XL bully dog mauled his mother-in-law to death.
“- Published A man has been jailed for 10 years and three months after his XL bully dog mauled his mother-in-law to death”
The attack occurred two days after a ban on XL bully dogs came into force.
Martin had mobility issues and was left alone with two adult XL bullies and eight puppies.
First Conviction Under New Law
Warren was the first person charged under the new Dangerous Dogs Act.
He was found guilty as the owner of Bear, which caused injury resulting in death.
He was acquitted of charges relating to a second dog owned by his girlfriend.
Negligence and Foreseeable Risk
Johnson told Warren he could and should have reasonably foreseen the risk.
“An aspiring rapper has been jailed for 10 years and three months after he was found guilty of owning one of two XL bully dogs that mauled a pensioner to death”
Martin had limited ability to defend herself.
She sustained dozens of injuries including a bite through the tissue of her arm.
Indefinite Dog Ownership Ban
Johnson banned Warren from owning a dog indefinitely.
The case sparked broader debate about the Dangerous Dogs Act.
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