Harehills death: Murder investigation launched in Leeds after man dies in street as numerous police cordons in place
A murder investigation has been launched in Leeds after a man died in the street.
At around 12pm today (October 8) a report was received that a man was found on St Wilfred’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 Wilfreds Crescent and Amberton Crescent.
Officers from West Yorkshire Police 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 is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat options online quoting log 650 of 8 October. Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111