Compton Road Harehills: Live as police seal off Leeds street during incident and pictures show white forensic tent
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Traffic has been blocked in both directions on Compton Road in Harehills this morning (Wednesday) and is causing “heavy traffic”, according to the AA.
On their live traffic site the AA says that the incident was first reported at 4.16am this morning and writes: “Road closed and heavy traffic due to police incident on Compton Road both ways from Stoney Rock Lane to B6159 Harehills Lane.”
Pictures from the scene show police officers guarding the area.
A white forensic tent can also be seen in the images.
For the latest updates on this ongoing incident follow our live blog below.
Compton Road in Harehills cordoned off with police incident ongoing
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Increased stop and search powers
Increased stop and search powers have been put in place temporarily in areas of Harehills.
Police now have the power to search people or vehicles for offensive weapons or dangerous instruments without them having to have their usual grounds to suspect each person searched.
Superintendent Russ Hughes of Leeds District Police said: “This order has been put in place due to concerns after the recent violent incidents in Harehills. These additional search powers give officers an increased ability to stop those involved in carrying weapons.
“This is about disrupting, deterring, and bringing to justice those who involve themselves in this type of criminal behaviour.
“Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team also continue to carry out increased patrols in the area to deter any further incidents and reassure the wider community.”
Harehills residents tell of ‘crazy’ scenes in the area
Click the link below to read more from residents in the Harehills area:
‘It’s unbelievable’
One man who was walking past the cordon said that he was aware of issues in the area, adding:
“It’s unbelievable. It’s crazy. It’s a place where averyone is staying in their houses.”
‘It’s getting worse round here'
Our reporter Charles Grey has spoken to residents who live near the scene.
One woman, who lives next to the cordon, said she heard the police at around 4am. She : “It’s getting worse round here. At one point it was really good but now there’s always stuff going on like this. You see it on Facebook and hear it around.”
Another woman, who has lived in the area for 50 years, said: “I'm not surprised to be honest. It's got worse over the years.”
A passing driver also pulled up to ask what had happened, saying: “It’s getting crazy round here.”
Forensic teams working at the scene
Crime scene investigators have arrived and are gathering evidence in Compton Road.
Appeal for information and CCTV footage issued
Police are urging anyone with information or CCTV footage to come forward. Members of the public can contact the investigation team via the 101 Live Chat facility or call 101, quoting reference 13230089751. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its online reporting form.
Senior investigating officer Damian Roebuck has also made an intial statement. Read more: Police confirm murder investigation has begun after man dies
Police confirm murder investigation has begun
West Yorkshire Police say they have launched a murder enquiry following the death of a man found critically injured in Leeds.
Shortly after 3am this morning , police were called by the ambulance service to reports of a man with serious injuries in Compton Road, Harehills. The 27-year-old was taken to hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry are conducting the investigation and police cordons are in place in Compton Road and the surrounding areas to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.
Large police cordon in place
Our reporter Charles Gray has sent these pictures from the scene. The police cordon in Compton Road extends from the junction with Sutherland Road to the junction with Harehills Lane.
A white forensics tent is also visible inside the cordon.
