Sentence
Ashley Warren
Ashley Warren (aged 41) was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on 31 March 2026 to 10 Years 3 Months for Allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control - Keeping dogs under proper control and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Chelmsford Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 31 March 2026
- Sentence
- 10 Years 3 Months
- Judge
- Mr Justice Johnson
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control - Keeping dogs under proper control | Custodial immediate, 10 Years |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate, 3 Months |
| Dogs bred for fighting - Possessing a dangerous dog | No separate Penalty |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of owning a dog (XL bully called Bear) causing injury resulting in death while dangerously out of control in a private place and possession of a knife in a public place in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on 3 February 2024. He pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited dog. He was found not guilty of a further count of being in charge of a dog (XL bully called Beauty) dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Vulnerable victim