Woman sentenced after cousin killed in XL bully attack

Title: Woman sentenced after cousin killed in XL bully attack Kelcie Reed, 24, of Bristol, admitted to being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control, an admission that preceded the fatal attack on her cousin. Morgan Dorsett, 19, of Shrewsbury, died from neck injuries inflicted by the animal during an incident at Reed’s flat on Cobhorn Drive, Bishopsworth, in February 2025. Emergency services responded to the scene but, despite their efforts, Morgan succumbed to bites to her neck and face, a conclusion confirmed by a post‑mortem examination. The dog involved, named Prince, was sedated at the location and later “humanely destroyed,” police reported. At Bristol Crown Court, Judge Anna Richardson handed Reed an 18‑week custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months, and ordered her to undergo mental health treatment. Reed appeared emotional throughout the hearing and wept in the dock as the sentence was read aloud. The judge told her: "Rather than putting everyone done the further trauma of a trial, you accepted responsibility." She added: "You are idiosyncratic who has implicit the past 18 months done what they needed to bash to effort and determination forward. You request to proceed to bash that." This breaking news story is being updated and further details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.