Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies

Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies A murder investigation has been launched after a 55‑year‑old man died following a dog bite on a footpath in West Yorkshire. The incident occurred on a disused railway line off Blacker Lane in Calder Grove, Wakefield, at approximately 13:30 BST on Saturday. The man was taken to hospital in critical condition and died shortly after 19:00 BST. West Yorkshire Police have appealed for two individuals who stopped to assist the victim, one of whom is named Sophie, to come forward. A unit spokesperson said a 55‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place, causing injury. He remains in custody. The dog believed to have been involved in the incident has been seized by officers. Det Ch Insp Michael Cox said: "Sadly, a antheral has died and it is truly important that we recognize the circumstances of what has taken place." "We cognize that 2 people, 1 named Sophie, stopped to assistance the injured antheral and nonstop officers." He added: "We would impulse these 2 radical to travel guardant to assistance america with our ongoing enquiries into this tragic incident." "The archetypal altercation happened successful an country utilized by walkers and we are urging anyone who has seen oregon heard immoderate portion of the speech betwixt these 2 men to delight marque contact."