Police return to murder scene in Beeston and appeal for public's help
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Keith Harrower, who was also known locally as Joshua French, was stabbed outside the Premier supermarket on Dewsbury Road.
It happened shortly before 5.30pm on Thursday, December 12 and he was pronounced dead in hospital.
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Detectives from West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team returned to the area at the same time today, hoping to speak to people who may have witnessed the incident.
There was a large number of people in the area at the time of the stabbing, particularly at a bus stop opposite the scene, and officers are looking to trace as many of these people as possible.
-> READ MORE: 'The kids are horrified': Beeston residents shocked after fatal Dewsbury Road stabbingSenior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Emma Winfield said: “While two men have already been charged over the murder, we are still working to build up a full picture of the circumstances in which Keith was killed and the events leading up to him being fatally assaulted.
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Hide Ad“The incident took place in a main high street at teatime and the area was very busy at the time.
"We have already spoken to some witnesses but we are still keen to hear from as many people as possible to help give us a complete understanding of what occurred.
“Keith’s family are understandably devastated at their loss and we are continuing to do everything we can to get them the answers they need about the circumstances of his murder.
“We would still like to hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed any part of the incident, no matter how insignificant they think what they saw or heard might be.”
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Hide AdAnyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact them via 101 quoting Operation Panberry or on online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.