Murder probe after man dies in 'targeted' attack
West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation following a targeted attack on a 38-year-old man in Leeds. Four armed individuals are suspected of carrying out the fatal assault on Saturday night.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding violent crime and public safety in the Leeds area.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Police say the 38-year-old man was attacked by a group of people armed with weapons in Leeds
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally attacked by a group of people armed with weapons in Leeds.
The 38-year-old victim was attacked outside a property in New Wortley at about 22:25 BST on Saturday in what police described as a "targeted and isolated" incident.
Police and paramedics attended the address on Hedley Chase and gave the man treatment, but he was pronounced dead a short time later.
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