7. Crime Scene Investigators
Crime Scene Investigators were at the scene carrying out investigations.
8. Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nicholson
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nicholson said: “We are treating this man’s death as murder and are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and identify those responsible."1/2
9. Appeal for information
"Our enquiries are at a very early stage and we are very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the group of youths involved in the area or who has any information that could assist the investigation." 2/2
10. All day scene
Police are expected to remain on the scene all day, with officers stationed at either end of Whingate Avenue.
11. Town Street
Armley Town Street was cordoned off while officers investigated and motorists asked to avoid the area. This cordon has been lifted but the one on Whingate remains.
12. Anyone with information
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting crime reference 13200418973 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat