A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed in Leeds this afternoon.
Three police cordons have been set up in three residential streets as police investigate the man’s death. Police officers were called to St Wilfrid’s Crescent in Harehills at around 12pm on Wednesday, October 8, where a man was found with serious injuries. The man, who is understood to be 19-years-old and was stabbed in another area of Leeds, was pronounced dead shortly after.
As investigations into the man’s death continue, three crime scenes are at St Wilfrid’s Crescent in Harehills, Parkside View in Seacroft and Amberton Crescent in Gipton. In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: “Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Leeds.
“At around 12pm today (8 October), a report was received that a man was found on St Wilfrid’s Crescent, Harehills, with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead a short time later. He has not yet been formally identified. A number of scenes are in place whilst extensive enquiries are carried out, including Parkside View, St Wilfrid’s Crescent and Amberton Crescent.
“Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry team are appealing to anyone who was in any of these areas around 12pm who may have witnessed anything to come forward with information. Local neighbourhood policing patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance.”
Anyone with information that may help the police with their enquiries can call 101 or use the live chat here. Please use log number 650 of October 8.
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