Tragedy has struck in Bristol as a 19-year-old woman has died following a suspected XL bully dog attack. Morgan Dorsett, from Shropshire, was found dead in a flat in the Hartcliffe area of south Bristol on Wednesday evening.
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that they were called to the scene following reports of a dog attack. Sadly, Dorsett was pronounced dead at the scene. A dog, believed to be an XL bully, was seized by authorities.
Arrests Made in Connection with the Attack
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. They are suspected of offences including having a prohibited breed of dog. The arrests underscore the seriousness with which authorities are treating this case.
“This is a deeply distressing incident,” said a police spokesperson. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this incredibly difficult time. We are conducting a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances of what happened.”
Community in Shock
The local community in Hartcliffe is reeling from the news. Residents have expressed shock and sadness at the tragic event. The incident has reignited the debate surrounding the ownership and control of potentially dangerous dog breeds.
“It’s just awful,” said one local resident. “To think something like this could happen here is just heartbreaking.”
The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
Dog Attack Follows M4 Incident
This tragic event follows the recent death of a man on the M4 outside Bristol. That man had been arrested, although not charged, after being accused online by a self-proclaimed “online child protection team.” The Avon and Somerset police made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after previous police contact with the deceased. It is a sombre period for the area.
The IOPC is also involved in the M4 death investigation, highlighting the complexities of policing in the digital age.