Man Killed in Targeted Weapon Attack in New Wortley, Leeds

Overview

• Officers were called after reports of a man being attacked with weapons outside a property on Hedley Chase, New Wortley, and the 38-year-old victim was pronounced dead shortly after emergency crews arrived on Saturday night.
• Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates said initial enquiries indicate four people armed with weapons carried out a sustained, targeted attack on the victim.
• The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team has preserved the scene and allocated significant resources to forensic work and witness interviews as detectives try to identify the alleged attackers.
• Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage to contact West Yorkshire Police quoting incident reference 13260606745 or to give anonymous tips to Crimestoppers.
• Officers say the attack is isolated; detectives are supporting the victim’s family and the inquiry could lead to arrests if witnesses or digital evidence come forward.