Man, 55, dies after being bitten by ‘out of control’ dog as owner arrested on suspicion of murder

A 55-YEAR-OLD man has died after being bitten by an “out of control” dog as the owner is arrested on suspicion of murder. Cops scrambled to the scene after reports that a man was attacked by a dog after an altercation on a footpath in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. A man has died after being bitten by a ‘dangerously out of control’ dog Credit: © YappApp Cops have arrested a man on suspicion of murder Credit: © YappApp The victim was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away from critical injuries some hours later. Police arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of murder and owning a dog dangerously out of control in a public space causing injury. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The man remains in police custody as cops also seized the canine that was involved in the incident. Anyone with information that could help the probe is urged to contact West Yorkshire Police. Cops have arrested the dog owner on suspicion of murder and owning a dog dangerously out of control in a public space causing injury Credit: © YappApp A 55-year-old man has died following injuries from a dog attack Credit: © YappApp The incident happened on a popular footpath in Wakefield, West Yorkshire Credit: © YappApp The man’s death is being investigated by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team Credit: © YappApp A spokesperson for the force said: “An investigation has been launched into the death of a man following an altercation in the Calder Grove area of Wakefield yesterday afternoon (Saturday 15 August). “The man’s death is being investigated by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team and detectives are making an appeal for any witnesses to come forward, particularly two people who stopped to assist the injured man. “Police received calls from 1.36pm reporting an altercation that had taken place a short time earlier on the old trainline footpath off Blacker Lane during which a man had been bitten by a dog. “The 55-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died shortly after 7pm last night. Most read in The Sun “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 and is currently in custody. “A dog, which is understood to have been the one involved in this incident, has been seized by police.” Detective Chief Inspector Michael Cox added: “Sadly, a man has died and it is really important that we understand the circumstances of what has taken place. “We know that two people, one named Sophie, stopped to assist the injured man and direct officers. We would urge these two people 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.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.