Murder Investigation Launched in Halifax

    Detectives are continuing enquiries today in Halifax after a man died in Ovenden.

    Police were called to Athol Close, off Athol Road in Ovenden shortly after 1.15pm yesterday, following reports that a man had been attacked.

    Officers found a 49-year-old man with serious injuries. He was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

    Two men aged 33 and 25 arrested yesterday remain in police custody. A 31-year-old woman was also arrested late on Wednesday evening on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.  

    Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to contact police via 101.

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