Leeds murder probe: Police identify 16-year-old girl who died after being found seriously injured in Austhorpe
Police have identified a 16-year-old girl who died after being found with serious injuries in Leeds, as four people remain in custody on suspicion of murder.
A murder investigation is underway after police were called to Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, at 5.55am yesterday (Saturday March 28) following reports that a young woman had been found unconscious in the street.
She was found to have serious injuries and rushed to hospital for emergency treatment, but was pronounced dead a short time later.
West Yorkshire Police launched an urgent appeal to identify the victim, and have now confirmed she has been identified as a 16-year-old girl from the Cleckheaton area.
Her family have been notified and are now being supported by specially-trained officers, police said.
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder - two 18-year-old women, a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy. They all remain in police custody today (Sunday).
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Marc Bowes, said: “Following our appeal for further information yesterday, we have now identified the deceased as a 16-year-old girl from the Cleckheaton area.
“Her family have been informed and we are supporting them as they try to come to terms with what has happened.
“Our enquiries into the incident which led to her death are continuing, and I would appeal again to anyone who was in the Kennerleigh Avenue area in the early hours of yesterday morning to come forward if they have any information which could assist our investigation.”
Police have asked anyone who has information that could assist the investigation to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team by calling 101 or via the West Yorkshire Police live chat, quoting log 280 of March 28.
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting the Crimestoppers website.