North Yorkshire Police say at about 5.50pm on Monday (August 11) they were called by a concerned member of the public to reports of an assault at a property in Naburn.
A police spokesman said: "On arrival officers found a woman with a serious head injury.
"She was treated at the scene and then taken to hospital by air ambulance for further treatment.
"A search for the suspect who had left the scene, led officers to a nearby playpark where the body of a man was found. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with his death.
"An investigation is ongoing into both incidents.
"Our thanks go to members of the public who supported the victim of the assault and helped at the scene of the incident.
"We realise the events in Naburn will have caused shock and concern in the village.
"However, officers believe that the wider community were not at risk and that both parties involved in the incident knew each other.
"During the incident, a beige coloured whippet dog escaped from the property.
"If anyone finds the dog, please contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 12250150460."
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