Overview
- Prosecutors played Essex Police footage showing officers deploying Tasers to enter the Jaywick home; police later shot the adult dogs to recover the victim, jurors heard.
- The court heard the 3 February 2024 attack came two days after XL bully ownership without an exemption became a criminal offence, with no certificates for Bear, Beauty or eight puppies.
- Jurors saw earlier bodycam of Warren telling officers “it’s a shame about the laws,” claiming “my boy’s got papers,” and saying poodles are “more aggressive.”
- Landlord Barry Gordon testified that Warren said he was “sorting out a licence” and that police were aware he kept XL bullies.
- Police witnesses said the dogs showed no aggression during an October 2023 visit related to a dispute over the female dog, Beauty.