A 38-year-old man has died after being attacked with weapons in Leeds, prompting a murder investigation by West Yorkshire Police.
The attack was reported to police on Saturday just before 10.30pm, with officers responding to reports of a man being attacked with weapons outside a property on Hedley Chase. Despite treatment by paramedics, the victim was pronounced dead a short time later.
Large cordon remains in New Wortley
A huge cordon remains in place in the New Wortley area of Leeds. A large police presence continues at the scene, including at an open space between Holforth Gardens and Oak Road. A footpath there has been closed off, with several police officers guarding the area.
It is thought four people were involved in the targeted attack, but no one has yet been identified by police.
Police appeal for information
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates said: "A man has tragically lost his life, and we are supporting his family at this tragic time. From initial reports, we understand that four people who were armed with weapons, carried out a sustained attack on the victim."
He added: "We are working extremely hard to identify those individuals. We have significant resources working to get answers for his family and ensure that those responsible face justice for their actions.
"This was a targeted and isolated attack; we are appealing for any information to who may have been involved to come forward and provide details to us."
