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Man dies after being found seriously injured following 'disturbance' in Horsforth

The 42-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident on Lister Hill on Wednesday afternoon

A man who was found seriously injured on a street in Horsforth on Wednesday has died in hospital.

The 42-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident on Lister Hill on Wednesday afternoon (September 30).

Police cordon in Horsforth, Leeds on October 1placeholder image
Police cordon in Horsforth, Leeds on October 1 | Tony Johnson

He died last night, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

Police were called to a disturbance on Lister Hill in Horsforth at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, and a cordon remained in place on Thursday morning (October 1).

Officers could be seen standing guard as part of the street was taped off in footage taken by the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Five people aged between 44 and 74 were arrested on suspicion of assault. They have been bailed pending further enquiries.

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact police via LiveChat, quoting crime reference 13260557050.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.

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