Harehills murder: First scene pictures as two men arrested after double murder inquiry launched in east Leeds

Published 2nd Oct 2023, 16:30 BST

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a double murder inquiry was launched in Leeds.

Officers received a report of a male having been stabbed in the vicinity of Hill Top Avenue, Harehills at around 11:06am on Saturday, September 30. Police attended and found a seriously injured male in Back Hill Top Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Another male was found in a nearby address with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead a short time later.

A 46-year-old man and a 48-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident. A scene remains in place in the area to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches. Yorkshire Evening Post photographer James Hardisty captured these images from the scene...

West Yorkshire Police are still in attendance at the scene of a double murder investigation at Back Hill Top Avenue, Harehills.

1. Scene of the double murder investigation in Harehills

West Yorkshire Police are still in attendance at the scene of a double murder investigation at Back Hill Top Avenue, Harehills. Photo: James Hardisty

A 46-year-old man and a 48-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident.

2. Scene of the double murder investigation in Harehills

A 46-year-old man and a 48-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident. Photo: James Hardisty

West Yorkshire Police are yet to confirm details surrounding the identity’s of the two men killed, although confirmed that one is a 53-year-old who lived locally. The other is a 65-year-old man with enquiries ongoing to trace his family.

3. Scene of the double murder investigation in Harehills

West Yorkshire Police are yet to confirm details surrounding the identity’s of the two men killed, although confirmed that one is a 53-year-old who lived locally. The other is a 65-year-old man with enquiries ongoing to trace his family. Photo: James Hardisty

Detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are leading the investigation.

4. Scene of the double murder investigation in Harehills

Detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are leading the investigation. Photo: James Hardisty

Investigators are liaising with colleagues at Leeds District who are providing an increased presence in the surrounding Harehills area to reassure residents and will be keeping local representatives updated.

5. Scene of the double murder investigation in Harehills

Investigators are liaising with colleagues at Leeds District who are providing an increased presence in the surrounding Harehills area to reassure residents and will be keeping local representatives updated. Photo: James Hardisty

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Sarah Jones, said: “Our investigation is still in its very early stages, and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of this incident or who has any information that could assist our enquiries.”

6. Scene of the double murder investigation in Harehills

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Sarah Jones, said: “Our investigation is still in its very early stages, and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of this incident or who has any information that could assist our enquiries.” Photo: James Hardisty