Esther Martin, 68 (pictured) from Woodford Green, London - had previously told the dogs' owner that they were dangerous
A woman who was savagely mauled to death by two suspected XL Bully dogs last night was a grandmother visiting her grandson, MailOnline can reveal.
Essex Police officers were called to a property at Jaywick Sands, near Clacton-on-Sea, at around 4pm yesterday, where they found a woman who was seriously injured.
Officers believe she was attacked by two dogs, and the animals were later destroyed.
The police said the breeds are yet to be determined, but the family have claimed they were XL Bully dogs.
The woman died at the scene, and Essex Police said it was trying to establish the circumstances which led to the incident.
Comment: Update February 4
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