Pensioner ‘left with 10 XL bully dogs weighing 190kg before she was killed’

Esther Martin had a hip replacement, arthritis and a limp (Picture: PA)

A pensioner who had ‘restricted’ movement was left in charge of a pack of 10 XL bully dogs with a combined weight of 190 kg (400lbs) before she was killed, a court has heard.

Ashley Warren has been accused of owning two XL bully dogs that mauled Esther Martin, 68, to death in what has been called a ‘tragedy waiting to happen’.

Warren, 41, left Ms Martin with the two dogs, named Beauty and Bear, and eight puppies of the same breed...