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Police Arrest Man After Man Dies From Dog Bites

8/16/2026

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  • West Yorkshire Police opened a murder probe after a man died from dog bites on Wakefield footpath at 13:30 BST.
  • The victim was taken to hospital in critical condition and died shortly after 19:00.
  • A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and of owning an uncontrolled dog, remaining in custody.
  • Detectives seized the dog and ask anyone who saw or heard the exchange to call 101, quoting reference 13260465524.