Man arrested for murder after stabbing in Huddersfield

A man has been arrested for murder after a stabbing in Huddersfield yesterday (Tuesday).

A 39-year-old man from the Quarmby area of Huddersfield has been arrested for the murder of the 42-year-old male who was stabbed to death on New Hey Road on Tuesday, March 26.

A man has been arrested for murder after a stabbing in Huddersfield yesterday (Tuesday).placeholder image
A man has been arrested for murder after a stabbing in Huddersfield yesterday (Tuesday).

He remains in police custody and the investigation is ongoing.

West Yorkshire Police were called at 2.21am on Tuesday to reports of a man being stabbed in Oakes, Huddersfield.

-> Customer 'tried to stab himself' in Asda KillingbeckEmergency services attended and the man, in his 40s, was found unresponsive.

He was taken to hospital but despite medical treatment died as a result of his injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting crime reference number 13190155680.

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