A young man murdered at a house party in Armley has been named by police, as officers make an urgent appeal to the public.
Trust Junior Jordan Gangata, known to family and friends as TJ, was stabbed and fatally wounded in the early hours of Sunday morning at a house in Salisbury Grove, Armley. Four men have been arrested on suspicion of his murder, and detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries
The men - an 18-year-old man, from Huddersfield, and three men, one aged 18 and two aged 19, all from Bradford – remain in custody. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes said: “Trust’s family are going through an incredibly difficult time, and we have specially trained family liaison officers supporting them.
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“We are keeping them fully updated as we continue to progress the investigation into his murder, with the four men we have arrested remaining in custody. Trust’s family have asked that people respect their privacy as they try to come to terms with having him taken from them in such sudden and violent circumstances.
“We continue to appeal for anyone who was at the party where Trust was attacked and who has any information that could assist the investigation to come forward and tell us what they know.” A scene remains in place around the address in Salisbury Grove to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pedalbourne reference 13230154405 or online.
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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