Woman admits being in charge of XL bully that killed Shropshire teen
The dog was put down
A woman has been warned she could go to prison after admitting being in charge of an out of control XL bully dog when it killed a teenager from Shropshire.
Kelcie Reed, 24, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury resulting in death.
The XL bully named Prince fatally injured Morgan Dorsett, 19, inside a flat at Cobhorn Drive, Withywood, Bristol, on February 26 last year.
Ms Dorsett, from Minsterley, suffered fatal bites to her neck.
The dog was put down.
Reed, of Barrowmead Road, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, spoke only to enter her guilty plea during a brief hearing at Bristol Crown Court.
Judge Martin Picton ordered pre-sentence report ahead of sentencing on July 9.
Sarah Regan, defending, told the court the plea was entered “on a basis”, which means that while her client pleaded guilty, she disputed part of the prosecution’s case.
“My learned friend has quite properly indicated that the Crown would require two weeks to consider that,” she added.
Miss Regan asked for Reed’s conditional bail to be extended until the sentencing hearing.
The judge told the barrister: “She must understand, as I am sure you have explained, there is a strong likelihood of immediate custody on the next occasion.”
She replied: “I have.”
Reed was released on bail until she is sentenced.