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Man charged after fatal dog bite on footpath

8/18/2026

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  • Lee Ellis, 55, was charged with manslaughter and dangerous-dog offences after a man died from a bite on the footpath off Blacker Lane.
  • The bite occurred at about 13:30 BST on Saturday, with the 55-year-old victim dying at about 19:00 after hospital.
  • Ellis was remanded in custody and is due at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
  • Police seized the dog, placed it in a kennel and sealed the footpath with tape.