A woman killed in an attack by dogs was visiting her grandson for the weekend, her family have said.

Esther Martin, 68, was found seriously injured in Jaywick, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on Saturday afternoon.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous dog offences and the animals have been destroyed.

Ms Martin’s daughter said the animals were thought to be banned XL bully dogs but police said they were waiting for the breed to be confirmed by experts.

Sonia Martin, 47, said her mother, a grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of three from Woodford Green in London, had been visiting her 11-year-old grandson.