The 19-year-old girl who died after she was attacked by a dog attack in Bristol on Wednesday evening has been named and pictured.
Morgan Dorsett, from Shropshire, died at the scene after she was attacked by what was believed to be an XL Bully-type dog in the Hartcliffe area of south Bristol at around 7.19pm on February 26.
The dog was sedated and seized but police have since confirmed the dog has been destroyed.
A man and woman, both aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death and possession of a prohibited breed of dog. They have since been released on conditional police bail
Initial reports suggested the dog was an XL Bully but vets are yet to confirm the breed.
Her family have now spoken out to thank the public for their support but asked for privacy.
While the formal identification process is yet to be completed, officers were told her identity at the scene.
Avon and Somerset Police said: ‘Work to confirm the type of the dog involved continues. It has been put down.
Morgan Dorsett, from Shropshire, died at the scene after she was attacked by what was believed to be an XL Bully-type dog in the Hartcliffe area of south Bristol at around 7.19pm on February 26
Her family have now spoken out to thank the public for their support but asked for privacy
‘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 resulting in death and possession of a prohibited breed of dog on Wednesday, have since been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.
‘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.
‘If you have any information you think could help our investigation, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225051097.’
