Dog Bite Leads to Fatal Complications for Wakefield Man

POLICY WIRE — Wakefield, UK — A 55-year-old man who was bitten by a dog on a West Yorkshire footpath succumbed to complications from the injury, an inquest has revealed. \n James Judge, the victim,...

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September 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Wakefield, UK — A 55-year-old man who was bitten by a dog on a West Yorkshire footpath succumbed to complications from the injury, an inquest has revealed.

James Judge, the victim, passed away following an incident that occurred on an old train line footpath off Blacker Lane in Wakefield on August 15, 2026.

The inquest opening highlighted that the cause of death was linked to the complications arising from the leg wound sustained during the dog attack.

Lee Ellis, also 55, has been charged with manslaughter and being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, which resulted in the fatal injury.

The tragic event took place on a path near Blacker Lane, where the dog attack led to the severe leg wound that ultimately claimed Judge’s life.

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As the inquest continues, further details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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