The 19-year-old died in hospital after being assaulted in Chapeltown in the early hours of Saturday morning
Officers received reports that a man was being assaulted outside of a property in Francis Street, Chapeltown, in the early hours of Saturday morning. A 19-year-old man was found with injuries and was taken to hospital but tragically died a short time later, police say.
Follow live updates on this breaking news story Detective Chief Inspector Damian Roebuck, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “A young man has tragically lost his life and at this time we do not know the motivations for this attack. “From initial reports, we understand that three to four people wearing balaclavas have been involved in a sustained attack on the victim. We need to identify these individuals, and I would ask the community to support us in this task by providing information to the investigation team.
“We understand that this incident will cause some concern in the community, particularly given that the Leeds West Indian Carnival is taking place this weekend. At this time, this is being treated as an isolated incident. We have dedicated specialist resources investigating this man’s death, supported by an increased neighbourhood policing presence in the area to provide reassurance within the community.
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