Emergency services were called in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) to reports that a man had been attacked at an address in Winrose Avenue, Belle Isle.
The 23-year-old man was given emergency treatment at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Initial enquiries suggested the victim had been attacked inside the ground-floor flat by three males who ran off from the address.
A search of the area, supported by the police helicopter, led to the arrests of two males, aged 18 and 16, a short time later in the Middleton area. They were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder.
The below pictures were captured from the scene in Belle Isle as investigations continued into this afternoon.
7. Police scene
A scene has remained in place at the address on Winrose Avenue throughout today so that forensic examination could take place. | National World
8. Middleton scene
A further scene has been in place on the garden of an address in Sissons Road, Middleton, following the recovery of drugs linked to the arrests. | National World
9. Murder investigation
Detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are leading the murder investigation. | National World
10. 'Early stages'
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “Our investigation remains in its very early stages, and we are still building up a picture of the circumstances in which this young man has been fatally attacked. | National World
11. 'Absolute tragedy'
“His death, in such a sudden and violent way, is an absolute tragedy and we will be continuing to support his family at what is clearly a very difficult time for them, while working to get them the answers they need. | National World
12. Witnesses sought
“We are keen to hear from anyone with any information that could assist the investigation, particularly anyone who witnessed a disturbance or anything suspicious at or around the address at any point leading up to when the emergency services were called shortly after midnight. | National World