Man in court over Huddersfield dog attack death

A MAN has appeared in court over the death of a pet owner in Huddersfield who was attacked by a dog as he walked his Yorkshire terrier.

By The Newsroom

Published 30th Mar 2017, 13:06 BST

Updated 8th Apr 2017, 22:16 BST

David Ellam, 52, died in hospital in August last year after he was bitten near his home in the town’s Sheepridge area.

Aaron Joseph, 29, appeared at Leeds Crown Court where he denied being the owner of a dog which caused injury while dangerously out of control in a public place.

Police were called to the incident in Riddings Road on August 15 and Mr Ellam was taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary where he was later pronounced dead.

Joseph, of Riddings Road, pleaded guilty to possessing a quantity of cannabis on the same date.

The Recorder of Leeds, Judge Peter Collier QC, fixed a provisional trial date of February 5 next year but said he hoped that could be brought forward.

Joseph was released on conditional bail.