Bristol woman pleads guilty following the death of a 19 year old in an XL Bully attack

24 year old Kelcie Reed will be sentenced in July

The attack happened in Withywood, Bristol, in February last year.
Author: Tom PreecePublished 27th May 2026

A woman has pleaded guilty in Bristol Crown Court to being in charge of a dangerously out of control XL bully dog that killed teenager Morgan Dorsett.

The attack happened in Withywood, Bristol, in February last year.

Police launched an investigation into the death of 19 year old Morgan Dorsett after the XL bully dog attacked her at a flat on Cobhorn Drive.

Emergency services were called but despite their efforts, Morgan sadly died at the scene.

24 year old Kelcie Reed will be sentenced in July, as the court considers the circumstances around the tragic incident.

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