Tributes have been paid to a young woman who was killed in a suspected XL Bully attack. Morgan Dorsett, 19, suffered fatal injuries during an incident inside a flat in Cobhorn Drive in Withywood last Wednesday evening.
Family member Caelia Dorsett paid tribute to ‘an amazing person inside and out’. On Facebook she said: “My sweet angel. There are no words that describe this feeling. I am so grateful for all the memories we made together and having you as my ‘built in bestie’. You truly were an amazing person inside and out.”
Avon and Somerset Police said Ms Dorsett’s family wished to thank the public for their support. A spokesperson for the force said: “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.”
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 and resulting in death and possession of a prohibited breed of dog have been released on conditional bail.
A neighbour, who lives close to the flat where the attack took place, said she believed the dog was an XL Bully. The woman, who did not wish to be named, said she had seen the dog on a lead with its owner.
She said: “She did mention the dog wasn’t great with men, fine with women and children.”
The neighbour described comforting the dog owner, who appeared to be in shock, following the incident. “She couldn’t talk or say a word,” she added. “It was like she wasn’t there because of the shock.”
The dog has been put down and further tests will be carried out to confirm its breed. Inspector Terry Murphy added: “Our thoughts, first and foremost, are with the family of the young woman who’s tragically died. They have been updated and will be supported by a family liaison officer.
“I’d also like to thank the officers and paramedics who attended yesterday evening and tried to save her life. Support is in place for them. A full investigation is now well under way to establish the full circumstances of the events that led to her death.”