A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 55-year-old man after who was bitten by a dog in Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire Police said officers received calls from 1.36pm on Saturday reporting an altercation a short time earlier on the old train line footpath off Blacker Lane in the Calder Grove area of Wakefield.
Police said the man was bitten by a dog during the altercation.
He was rushed to hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead shortly after 7pm on Saturday.
Detectives have appealed for witnesses to come forward, including two people who stopped to assist the injured man.
Police said they have arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of murder and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place causing injury remains in custody.
A dog, understood to have been the animal involved in the incident, has been seized by police.
Detective Chief Inspector Michael Cox, of the homicide and major inquiry team, said: “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 women to come forward to help us with our ongoing inquiries 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.”
Anyone with information can contact police on westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260465524.
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It comes just hours after a 24-year-old man died after suffering serious stab wounds during a broad-daylight attack.
Officers descended on Chapel Street in Levenshulme just after 7pm on Saturday following reports of the man who had suffered the devastating injuries.
Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene while detectives continue to search for his next of kin.
Since the attack, a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody for questioning, officials from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed.
At the scene, a large cordon stayed in place while a forensics team inspected the area, setting up a tent just off the street.
The street has been taped off by officials following what was believed to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.
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