Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:13 BST, 27 May 2026 | Updated: 11:43 BST, 27 May 2026
A woman has admitted being in charge of a dangerously out of control XL bully dog when it killed a teenager by biting her on the neck.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 Shrewsbury, Shropshire, suffered fatal bites to her neck during the incident.Kelcie Reed, 24, today pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury resulting in death.Emergency services were called to the address at 7.19pm but despite their efforts, Ms Dorsett was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog was later put down, police confirmed.Appearing in court this morning Reed, of Barrowmead Road, Bristol, spoke only to enter her guilty plea.She was released on conditional bail until sentencing on July 9, and must not own or be in control of any dog under any circumstances.Morgan Dorsett, 19, was fatally injured by XL Bully dog Prince on February 26, 2025 Kelcie Reed, 24, today pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury resulting in deathJudge Martin Picton ordered a pre-sentence report and told Reed's barrister: 'She must understand, as I am sure you've explained, the strong likelihood of immediate custody on the next occasion.' Sarah Regan, defending, told the court the plea was entered 'on a basis', meaning 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.An inquest previously heard that Ms Dorestt died from injuries to her face and neck. In an emotional tribute to his stepdaughter after her death, Matthew Travis wrote: 'Words can't describe how much our hearts are breaking at the moment.'The loveable rogue who knew what she wants and also how to get it. That cheeky smile would win me over every bl***y time even to the point you would have me making you pasta at 2am.'Mr Travis added: 'You could do no wrong in my eyes and will always be my favourite (as you would enjoy telling everyone).'In our hearts you will hold a place no one else will ever fill.'
