Video: Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Leeds

The body of a man has been found at an address in Leeds.

Police were called to Lanshaw Crescent in Belle Isle at 6.19pm yesterday. (March 9)

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PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Emergency services found the body of a man, who was believed to be in his forties.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

West Yorkshire Police said the arrested man was in custody and enquiries are continuing.

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