Leeds murder: Everything we know so far after man dies in New Wortley
“This was a targeted and isolated attack”
A murder investigation is continuing in Leeds after the death of a 38-year-old man.
Emergency services rushed to New Wortley on Saturday (October 24) night. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives have launched a murder investigation, it has been confirmed. A senior officer moved to calm residents by describing it as being an “isolated” incident.
Here’s all you need to know about the murder so far.
Police launch murder investigation in Leeds
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 38-year-old man in Leeds.
After receiving a report at 10.23pm on Saturday (October 24) of a man being attacked with weapons in New Wortley, emergency services attended the scene. Despite being treated by paramedics at the scene, the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed that a murder investigation had been launched on Sunday (October 25). The force added, at that time, that a scene remained in place whilst extensive enquiries are carried out.
Where did the incident happen?
Emergency services were called to Hedley Chase, New Wortley. The police scene remained in place at this location on Sunday.
Murder believed to be ‘isolated attack’
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “A man has tragically lost his life, and we are supporting his family at this tragic time.
“From initial reports, we understand that four people who were armed with weapons, carried out a sustained attack on the victim. We are working extremely hard to identify those individuals.
“We have significant resources working to get answers for his family and ensure that those responsible face justice for their actions.
“This was a targeted and isolated attack; we are appealing for any information to who may have been involved to come forward and provide details to us.”
What should you do if you have any information?
Anyone with information or who witnessed the attack is asked to contact us via 101 or use the Live Chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 13260606745
Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11 or via online.