Burley in Wharfedale murder: Murder probe launched after stabbing victim dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died after being seriously assaulted in Burley in Wharfedale.
The man, 30, was found in the street at the junction of Main Street and Iron Row on Sunday (March 1) with stab wounds. Police were called around 10am and he was taken to hospital.
The victim later died in hospital, leading to the launching of a murder investigation. Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating the death.
A 30-year-old man who was arrested from a nearby address on suspicion of attempted murder has now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder following the victim’s death.
Two 23-year-old women who were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remain in custody.
Specially trained officers are working to support the victim’s family as enquires continue into the attack which is being treated as an isolated and targeted incident.
Previously, DCI Michael Cox of West Yorkshire Police, said: “Multiple police enquiries are ongoing today (March 1) into what has clearly been a very serious assault on a victim in Burley and Wharfedale.
“We realise this incident will cause concern locally, but I want to assure residents we do think this incident was isolated and targeted, and that we have all necessary resources in the area to investigate what took place.
“Police activity will continue at locations throughout the day, and we are appealing for witnesses.”
Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the Main Street area near Iron Row earlier on Sunday morning is asked to contact HMET on 101 or online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat
Information can also be given to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.