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Leeds: Murder arrest after fatal stabbing in Headingley | Leeds: Murder arrest after fatal stabbing in Headingley |
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The man was stabbed in Headingley on Friday afternoon and died at the scene, West Yorkshire Police says | The man was stabbed in Headingley on Friday afternoon and died at the scene, West Yorkshire Police says |
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed in Leeds. | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed in Leeds. |
Police were called to Cardigan Road, Headingley, shortly before 16:30 BST on Friday, with emergency services providing medical treatment at the scene. | Police were called to Cardigan Road, Headingley, shortly before 16:30 BST on Friday, with emergency services providing medical treatment at the scene. |
The man was pronounced dead at the location a short while later, West Yorkshire Police said, with the arrested 31-year-old man remaining in police custody for questioning. | |
A scene remained in place on Saturday morning, the force added, with investigation work continuing. | A scene remained in place on Saturday morning, the force added, with investigation work continuing. |
Cardigan Road was closed near the junction with Victoria Road to allow for investigation work | |
The man who died has not yet been formally identified, officers said, with an "increased police presence" in the area. | |
Det Ch Insp Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police's homicide and major enquiry team, said: "Sadly a man has lost his life in what appears to be a sustained violent attack. | |
"We are in the early stages of our enquiries to understand the circumstances of what has taken place but are currently not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident." | |
She added: "There have been a number of witnesses who have come forward already - I would urge anyone else with information that could assist our enquiries into this man's death to please come forward." | |
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