Emmanuel Nyabako Chapeltown murder: Police name 19-year-old teenager stabbed to death in Leeds

Emmanuel Nyabako, 19, was attacked in Chapeltown over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Officers were told at around 2am on Saturday August 26 that a man was being assaulted outside a property in Francis Street.

They found Emmanuel with serious injuries and he was rushed to hospital, but he died a short time later.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police has now confirmed that Emmanuel died as result of being stabbed. His family are being supported by officers.

Police have launched a murder investigation and a 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with Emmanuel’s death. Phillip Bryant, 32, is charged with murder and possession of a bladed weapon. He appeared before Leeds Magistrates Court today.

Detectives have identified other people they would like to speak to in connection with Emmanuel’s death and have launched a search for them.

In a statement released yesterday, Detective Chief Inspector Damian Roebuck, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Our investigation into this man’s tragic death has identified further people of interest and we have a range of enquiries currently ongoing to locate these people.

“We are also continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident in Francis Street, or anyone with footage that may assist our enquiries to contact our investigation team.”

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13230475319. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or going online.