A man has been tragically 'murdered' in Harehills in the early hours of this morning.
West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder enquiry following the death of a man found critically injured in Compton Road around 3am today, Wednesday, February 15.
Officers were called by the ambulance service to reports of a male with serious injuries. A 27-year-old was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
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Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry are conducting the investigation and police cordons are in place in Compton Road and the surrounding areas to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches - police cordons are likely to remain in place for most of today.
Senior Investigating Officer, Damian Roebuck of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “We are currently in the early stages of our investigation, carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
“We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything in the area of Compton Road in the early hours of this morning.
“Similarly, anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in the area is asked to check for anything that may assist with our enquiries.”
“We recognise that a serious incident such as this will cause understandable concern in the community and we are working closely with our colleagues in the Leeds District policing teams, including the local neighbourhood policing teams who are increasing their patrols and proactive work in the area to reassure people.”
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact police via the 101LiveChat facility on the website or by calling 101 quoting reference 13230089751. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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