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06/10/2015
Murder Probe Launched Following Man's Death In Leeds
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Leeds.
Officers were called to Moorfield Avenue, Armley at 9:21pm on 05 October following reports of a man on the street in distress.
During a search of the area, officers discovered a 27-year-old man in Back Moorfield Terrace with serious head injuries.
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Belton said: "We are treating this man's death as murder and are carrying out extensive enquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death.
"We would urgently like to hear from anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area in the time leading up this incident or anyone who has any information that could assist the investigation."
Ms Belton added a number of scenes in the area are currently undergoing forensic examination.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(LM/CD)
Officers were called to Moorfield Avenue, Armley at 9:21pm on 05 October following reports of a man on the street in distress.
During a search of the area, officers discovered a 27-year-old man in Back Moorfield Terrace with serious head injuries.
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Belton said: "We are treating this man's death as murder and are carrying out extensive enquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death.
"We would urgently like to hear from anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area in the time leading up this incident or anyone who has any information that could assist the investigation."
Ms Belton added a number of scenes in the area are currently undergoing forensic examination.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(LM/CD)
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