Everything we know so far as murder investigation launched in Leeds after 79-year-old dies after Garforth assault
A murder investigation remains ongoing following the death of a 79-year-old man in Leeds.
A teenager was arrested following the death in the Garforth district on Wednesday (October 29) and the victim has now been named as police appeals continue.
Here’s everything we know so far:
What happened?
Emergency crews were called on the evening of Wednesday, October 29, to reports that an altercation had taken place by a bus shelter near the Tesco Store on Aberford Road.
Police were called by the ambulance service at 6.35pm to attend the scene where the man had been found seriously injured. Members of the public had also intervened to try and offer medical assistance.
The man was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.
From initial enquiries detectives believe he had become involved in an altercation with a male who then made off.
Who is the deceased?
The 79-year-old man who died has now been identified as Colin Starbuck from Garforth.
Who has been arrested?
An 18 year old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
What have police said
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Holdsworth from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “This has been an incident in which an elderly man has sadly lost his life and we are working at pace to establish the full circumstances of what occurred.
“While enquiries are at an early stage, we do know an altercation took place between a male and Mr Starbuck, during which the victim collapsed.
“He was assisted by members of the public and treated by paramedics but, despite their medical intervention, passed away in hospital.
How is the investigation proceeding?
Police are gathering CCTV and other evidence and continue to appeal for witnesses.
DCI Holdsworth added: “I would especially appeal to people driving in the Aberford Road area of Garforth, particularly from the train station car park, and Station Fields at between 6.15pm to -6.45pm who may have dash camera footage, to contact the investigation team.”
Anyone who has information or footage is asked to contact HMET via 101 or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting crime reference 13250623040. Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.