Horror as 55-year-old dies after dog bite as police make 'murder' arrest

NewsUK NewsDogsA man has sadly died17:54, 16 Aug 2026A 55-year-old man tragically died in hospital after allegedly being bitten by a German Shepherd. Police have arrested another man following the incident, which is reported to have happened in Wakefield, West Yorkshire on August 15.The victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition following the attack on a path in the Calder Grove area. The Mirror reports he died later that day.Another 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. The dog believed to have been involved has been seized by police.A statement from West Yorkshire Police says: "An investigation has been launched into the death of a man following an altercation in the Ca