Murder investigation launched after 38-year-old man dies following sustained weapons attack by gang of…

Murder investigation launched after 38-year-old man dies following sustained weapons attack by gang of four in New Wortley, Leeds

Police received a report at 10.23pm yesterday that a man was being attacked with weapons outside a property on Hedley Chase.

Emergency services attended the scene. Despite treatment by paramedics, he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives have now launched a murder investigation and a scene remains in place while extensive enquiries are carried out.

Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates said a man has tragically lost his life and officers are supporting his family. From initial reports, four people armed with weapons carried out a sustained attack on the victim. Significant resources are working to identify those involved and get answers for the family. The attack is described as targeted and isolated.

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