Man dies after being bitten by dog in Wakefield - as police make murder arrest

A man has died after being bitten by a dog following an "altercation" in West Yorkshire, police have said.

The 55-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition following the incident in Wakefield on Saturday afternoon and died later that evening.

A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place causing injury.

The dog understood to have been involved has been seized by police.

Police initially received reports just after 1.30pm that an altercation had taken place on a foothpath off Blacker Lane, during which the man was bitten by the dog.

Detective Chief Inspector Michael Cox, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "Sadly, a man has died and it is really important that we understand the circumstances of what has taken place.

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"We know that two people, one named Sophie, stopped to assist the injured man and direct officers.

"We would urge these two women to come forward to help us with our ongoing enquiries into this tragic incident.

"The initial altercation has happened in an area used by walkers and we are urging anyone who has potentially seen or heard any part of the exchange between these two men to please make contact."

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