Man charged with murder after stabbing outside Beeston supermarket

A man has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed outside a supermarket in Beeston, Leeds.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 17th Dec 2019, 12:43 GMT
Updated 17th Dec 2019, 13:14 GMT
Keith Harrower, who was also known as Joshua French, died after being stabbed in Beeston. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police.Keith Harrower, who was also known as Joshua French, died after being stabbed in Beeston. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police.
Keith Harrower, who was also known as Joshua French, died after being stabbed in Beeston. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police.

Kearon Barker, aged 30, of Cardinal Crescent in Beeston, appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court this morning charged over the death of Keith Harrower.

Barker has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

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Mr Harrower,, also known as Joshua French, aged 40, was stabbed during an incident outside the Premier supermarket in Dewsbury Road shortly before 5.30pm on Thursday, December 12.

He was later pronounced dead in hospital.

Barker was remanded in custody after appearing in court.

He will appear at Leeds Crown Court tomorrow.

A 33-year-old man, who was arrested in Leeds on Sunday on suspicion of murder, remains in custody.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting log 1299 of December 12.

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