Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies
Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.
West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 55-year-old man who was fatally bitten by a dog on a West Yorkshire footpath. The incident occurred on a disused railway line near Blacker Lane in Calder Grove, Wakefield, around 1:30 PM on Saturday. The victim was taken to the hospital in a critical condition but succumbed to his injuries shortly after 7:00 PM.
Police have appealed for two individuals, one named Sophie, who stopped to assist the injured man to come forward with any information. A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and for owning a dog that was dangerously out of control, causing injury to the victim. He remains in custody. The dog involved in the incident has been seized by officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Michael Cox stated, "Sadly, a man has died and it is really important that we understand the circumstances of what has taken place." He urged those who witnessed or heard the altercation between the two men to come forward and assist the ongoing inquiries into this tragic incident.
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