Two dogs that attacked and killed 68-year-old Esther Martin in Essex were XL bullies, police have confirmed.
She was visiting her grandson, 11, at a home in Jaywick, near Clacton-on-Sea, on Saturday when she was attacked.
Essex Police said post-mortem examinations carried out on the dogs, which were destroyed, confirmed they were XL bullies.
Ashley Warren, 39, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous dog offences and released on police bail until March.
Ms Martin’s daughter, Sonia Martin, previously told the BBC her mother, from Woodford Green in north-east London, was told by the dogs’ owner to intervene with a broom when puppies in the house began fighting.
It is then they believe she was attacking inside the property in Hillman Avenue in the seaside village.
Ch Supt Stuart Weaver said: “I know there has been a huge amount of speculation about the breed and type of dog involved here, but it was really important we got that information right and established the facts.
“We owe it to Esther and her family to ensure we are thorough, professional and, above all, fair.”
Ms Martin’s family previously said they were angry at the conditions the animals were kept in.
“People complain [about] the dogs; it’s not the dogs,” said Sonia.
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