A teenage girl killed in a horror dog attack involving a suspected ‘XL Bully’ on Cobhorn Drive in Bristol has been named as 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett from Shropshire
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Bristol: Floral tributes placed after woman dies from a dog attack
The teenager who died in a horror Bristol dog attack has been named and pictured for the first time.
Morgan Dorsett, 19, from Shropshire, died at a property on Cobhorn Drive on Wednesday after she was attacked by a suspected XL Bully, with emergency services unable to save her life despite rushing to the scene. 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. Morgan died at a residential property in Cobhorn Drive on February 26, despite the efforts of emergency services. Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement that the dog has been put down, and that two people who were arrested following the attack have since been released.
A spokesperson for the service said: “Work to confirm the type of the dog involved continues. It has been put down. 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.”
Family member Caelia Dorsett paid tribute to her “bestie” on Facebook, writing that she had received “support and messages” following Morgan’s shock death. She wrote: “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.
“Taking some time to spend with family and friends. I appreciate all the support and messages and I will get back to everyone shortly.” Anyone who has information they believe could help police with their investigation has been asked to call the police non-emergency number 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225051097.
