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Four arrested for perverting course of justice in Harry Abbott murder investigation

Four people have been arrested for perverting the course of justice following the death of Harry Abbott in Leeds.

Harry Abbott, 19, was fatally stabbed in an altercation in Parkside View, Seacroft, on Wednesday, October 8 before being taken in a car to St Wilfrid’s Crescent, Harehills, where he died a short time later.

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Harry Abbott, 19, was fatally stabbed in an altercation in Parkside View, Seacroft. | National World

Three women, aged 23, 41 and 58, were arrested yesterday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the investigation into the wider circumstances surrounding Harry’s death. Another woman, aged 21, was also arrested last month on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

All four have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Alfie Milburn, 19, of Ings Road, Leeds, appeared before Leeds Magistrates’ Court last week charged with Harry’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 999, or by using the 101LiveChat option online quoting crime reference 13250577636. Information can also be given anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

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