Winrose Avenue Belle Isle: Armed police raid homes as further arrests made in Leeds murder investigation
Detectives investigating the death of a man in Leeds have made two further arrests overnight.
Armed officers carried out arrest enquiries at an address in Castleford yesterday evening (Tuesday, November 12) and at three addresses in Leeds in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, November 13).
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Leeds and a 17-year-old male was arrested in Castleford.
Both have been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the death of a 23-year-old man who was fatally stabbed at a flat in Winrose Avenue, Belle Isle, shortly after midnight yesterday.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “This investigation is continuing at pace, and we are making positive progress with these latest arrests.
“We are now developing a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the murder but are still keen to hear from anyone who witnessed anything around the address in Winrose Avenue, Belle Isle, or who has any information that could assist our enquiries.”
Two males, aged 16 and 18, who were arrested yesterday, remain in custody.
Scenes remain in place at a number of addresses to undergo searches and forensic examination and detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are leading the murder investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pollentine or crime reference 13240616294 or online via the 101LiveChat.
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.