UK · 16 August 2026

Murder arrest after Wakefield dog attack death

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A 55-year-old man died after being bitten by a dog during an altercation on a footpath near Blacker Lane in Wakefield on Saturday evening. West Yorkshire Police arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of murder and of owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Officers seized the dog and are appealing for two women who helped the injured man to come forward.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 August 2026 at 13:58

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