Murder Investigation Launched Over Man's Death In Leeds.

Thursday, 20 August 2020 11:07

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Leeds earlier today

At 4.10am today (20/8) police were contacted by the ambulance service who were attending an incident where a man had been assaulted at an address in Whingate Avenue, Armley.

The victim, a man in his forties, was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Initial enquiries suggest the man was assaulted by a group of youths who left the scene.

A large scene is currently in place around Whingate Avenue to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.

The man’s death is being treated as murder and an investigation is underway led by West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nicholson said: “We are treating this man’s death as murder and are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and identify those responsible.

“Our enquiries are at a very early stage and we are very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the group of youths involved in the area or who has any information that could assist the investigation.

“Officers will be remaining at the scene throughout the day and we are liaising with our colleagues on the local neighbourhood policing team who are working to reassure the community who will be understandably concerned as a result of this incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting crime reference 13200418973 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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