Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 38-year-old man died following an attack involving weapons in New Wortley, Leeds. Police believe four armed individuals carried out a sustained attack outside a property on Hedley Chase on Saturday night (24 October).
Murder Investigation Launched After Man, 38, Dies Following Attack by Four Armed Suspects in Leeds
A murder investigation is underway in Leeds after a 38-year-old man was killed in what police believe was a targeted attack involving four people armed with weapons.
West Yorkshire Police were called to Hedley Chase in New Wortley at 10.23pm on Saturday 24 October 2026, following reports that a man was being attacked outside a property.
Emergency services attended the scene, where paramedics provided treatment to the injured man.
Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Police searching for four suspects
Detectives from West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have launched a murder investigation.
Initial information suggests four individuals, all reportedly carrying weapons, were involved in a sustained attack on the victim.
Police are working to establish the identities of those responsible.
A police cordon remains in place around the scene while officers conduct extensive enquiries.
The victim has not been publicly named in the information released.
Detectives believe attack was targeted
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said investigators were treating the incident as a targeted and isolated attack.
He said:
"A man has tragically lost his life, and we are supporting his family at this tragic time."
Speaking about the circumstances, he added:
"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."
Significant police resources deployed
Detectives say substantial resources have been committed to identifying those involved and establishing exactly what happened.
DCI Bates said:
"We have significant resources working to get answers for his family and ensure that those responsible face justice for their actions."
Police have not released descriptions of the suspects or confirmed what weapons were involved.
No arrests were mentioned in the initial police statement.
Appeal for witnesses and information
Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, saw suspicious activity in the area or has information about those involved to contact police.
DCI Bates said:
"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."
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, referring to the incident on Hedley Chase, New Wortley, on Saturday 24 October.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Source: West Yorkshire Police – initial murder investigation statement concerning Hedley Chase, New Wortley.

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