Man killed after armed gang of four target him in ‘sustained’ attack
North Yorkshire Police has launched a murder investigation following the man’s death (Picture: Getty Images)
A man was murdered after being subjected to a ‘sustained’ attack by four armed individuals, according to the police.
The 38-year-old victim was set upon in a ‘targeted’ attack outside a property in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on Saturday evening, police said.
It received a report of a man being attacked ‘with weapons’ in Hedley Chase, New Wortley, at 10.23pm.
Officers attended along with paramedics, who tried to save the victim. Despite their best efforts, he died a short time later.
A murder investigation has since been launched and investigations continue at the scene while ‘extensive enquiries are carried out’, the force said.
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Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, said: ‘A man has tragically lost his life, and we are supporting his family at this tragic time.
‘From initial reports, we understand that four people who were armed with weapons carried out a sustained attack on the victim. We are working extremely hard to identify those individuals.
‘We have significant resources working to get answers for his family and ensure that those responsible face justice for their actions.
‘This was a targeted and isolated attack.
‘We are appealing for any information to who may have been involved to come forward and provide details to us.’
Anyone with information should contact West Yorkshire Police.
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