Everything we know after Bramley and Harehillls stabbings, Armley murder arrests and Leeds car park incident

A murder investigation has been launched in Armley following the death of a 47-year-old and two people have been stabbed in separate incidents.

Here is everything we know about the events:

What is the latest update on the murder investigation in Armley?

On Thursday at 4am, 47-year-old Glenn Smith died after being attacked on his street in Armley.

Police have arrested five men today (Friday) on suspicion of his murder.

Officers say they are "satisfied that the suspects are all adults" and not a "group of youths" as initial enquiries suggested.

Full story: Five men arrested on suspicion of murdering man in Armley

What is the latest on the stabbing in Harehills?

A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in his back and hands on Harehills Lane at about 5.30pm on Thursday.

His injuries were not life threatening.

Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the attack.

Full story: Appeal for witnesses after man stabbed in back and hands in Harehills

What happened in Bramley?

There was a second stabbing reported in Leeds on Thursday evening.

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed during a fight near Broad Lane, Bramley, just before 10pm.

His injuries were not life threatening.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and police are searching for other suspects.

Full story: Teenager arrested after 16-year-old boy stabbed during fight in Bramley

Why was there disruption on York Street and New York Street in the city centre?

Police were called to the Leeds Markets NCP car park on New York Street twice in 24 hours over concerns for a woman's safety.

The first incident happened at about 4pm on Thursday and closed York Street for a number of hours.

The second incident happened today (Friday) at midday.

In both instances a woman was brought to safety by police.

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