Man dies from dog bite complications on footpath

An inquest has opened into the death of James Judge, 55, who died following a dog bite incident on August 15. The incident occurred on an old train line footpath off Blacker Lane in Wakefield.

Mr. Judge was transported to Leeds General Infirmary following the event, where he later died. A post-mortem examination indicated the provisional cause of death was complications arising from a right leg wound inflicted by a dog.

Lee Ellis, also 55, has been charged with manslaughter and being in control of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury resulting in death. He is scheduled to appear at Leeds Crown Court on September 16. The inquest has been adjourned pending the outcome of these criminal proceedings.