Belle Isle stabbing murder victim named as police in Leeds continue investigation

A Leeds man who was stabbed to death earlier this week has been named as police continue to investigate his death.

Saymore T Kwashira, 23, was fatally stabbed at a flat in Winrose Avenue, Belle Isle, in the early hours of Tuesday morning (November 12).

Four males have been arrested as part of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team investigation into his death.

Two of the males, aged 17 and 24, who were arrested in Castleford on suspicion of murder have been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

Saymore T Kwashira, 23, was fatally stabbed at a flat in Winrose Avenue, Belle Isle on Tuesdayplaceholder image
Saymore T Kwashira, 23, was fatally stabbed at a flat in Winrose Avenue, Belle Isle on Tuesday | West Yorkshire Police

Two other males, aged 16 and 18, have now been released from the murder investigation with no further action being taken against them.

Detectives are continuing to urge anyone with information that could assist the ongoing investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pollentine or crime reference 13240616294 or online via Live Chat online. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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