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Man Bitten by Dog on Footpath Died From Complications of Leg Wound, Inquest Hears
Lee Ellis is charged with manslaughter after James Judge died from a dog bite wound, with the inquest adjourned pending criminal proceedings.
Lee Ellis, 55, has been charged with manslaughter and being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control following James Judge's death on August 15 in Wakefield.
Judge died at Leeds General Infirmary from complications of a right leg wound caused by a dog bite sustained on a footpath off Blacker Lane during the August 15 incident.
During his initial appearance at Bradford Magistrates Court, Ellis's solicitor stated the incident started over an argument about "right of way."
On Monday, Acting senior coroner Oliver Longstaff opened and adjourned the inquest into Judge's death, pending the outcome of criminal proceedings.
Ellis is scheduled to appear at Leeds Crown Court on September 16 to face the manslaughter and dangerous dog control charges.