08/09/2014
Lexi Branson's Mother Not Alerted About Bulldog
The mother of a girl who was mauled to death by the family bulldog at her home in Leicestershire said she was not informed by the rehoming centre that the animal was aggressive.
The Aylestone Bulldog-type pet killed Lexi Branson, 4, after attacking her in the lounge in November last year.
Lexi died from facial injuries and the dog also prevented her from breathing, according to a post-mortem report.
Lexi's mother, Jodi Hudson, collected the dog from kennels for strays a few weeks before the attack.
The dog had several owners since 2007, however the kennels were not aware of this.
Its last owner lied to a council dog warden by telling them it was a stray so it would be taken away.
The inquest continues.
(CD/IT)
The Aylestone Bulldog-type pet killed Lexi Branson, 4, after attacking her in the lounge in November last year.
Lexi died from facial injuries and the dog also prevented her from breathing, according to a post-mortem report.
Lexi's mother, Jodi Hudson, collected the dog from kennels for strays a few weeks before the attack.
The dog had several owners since 2007, however the kennels were not aware of this.
Its last owner lied to a council dog warden by telling them it was a stray so it would be taken away.
The inquest continues.
(CD/IT)
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