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Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield
Police say witnesses came forward as investigators continue to examine the fatal dog attack and the circumstances behind the manslaughter charge.
- On Tuesday, 55-year-old farrier Lee Ellis appeared at Bradford Magistrates' Court charged with manslaughter and owning a dog dangerously out of control following the fatal attack on James Judge, 55, in Wakefield.
- Saturday's fatal incident occurred on an old trainline footpath off Blacker Lane, Calder Grove, where Judge was bitten by a German Shepherd before dying in hospital shortly after 7pm.
- Solicitor Rob Fones stated there was "a verbal altercation in regards to right of way" and confirmed Ellis "will be taking the matter to trial" to contest the charges.
- District Judge Mark Daley granted Ellis bail with conditions requiring him to reside at his Blacker Lane address and transferred the case to Leeds Crown Court for September 16.
- Det Chief Insp Michael Cox confirmed two witnesses who stopped to assist have provided accounts, with the investigation continuing "at pace" while specially trained officers support the victim's family.
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Man due in court over death of man bitten by German Shepherd
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