Woman pleads guilty after fatal XL bully attack in Bristol kills 19-year-old

A woman has admitted guilt in connection with a fatal XL bully dog attack in Bishopsworth, Bristol, in 2025. The victim, Morgan Dorsett, 19, from Shrewsbury, died as a result of the attack. The case highlights ongoing concerns about dangerous dog breeds in the UK.

A woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal XL bully dog attack in Bishopsworth, Bristol, that claimed the life of 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett from Shrewsbury in 2025.

Dorsett, who was just 19 years old, died following the attack in the Bishopsworth area of Bristol. The case has drawn significant public attention to the dangers posed by XL bully dogs, a breed that has been at the centre of controversy in the United Kingdom in recent years.

The guilty plea marks a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding the death. XL bully dogs were banned in England and Wales in 2023 following a series of fatal attacks, though concerns about enforcement and the number of dogs still in circulation have persisted since the ban came into effect.

Morgan Dorsett's death is among the most recent fatalities linked to the breed, and the case is expected to renew calls from campaigners and lawmakers for stricter enforcement of existing legislation, as well as tougher penalties for owners of dangerous dogs involved in fatal incidents.