Man, 42, dies after Horsforth disturbance as pensioner among five arrested

The man was found on Lister Hill in need of emergency medical attention

A man has died in hospital following a suspected assault as five people have been arrested.

West Yorkshire Police were called to a disturbance in Lister Hill in Horsforth on Wednesday afternoon. There, a 42-year-old man was found in serious need of medical attention.

He was rushed to hospital, and has now sadly died. Five people aged between 44 and 74 who were arrested on suspicion of assault have been bailed.

The police said: "A man who was found in need of emergency medical attention following a disturbance has died. The man, 42, was taken to hospital following the incident in Lister Hill, Horsforth on Wednesday afternoon. He passed away last night.

"Five people aged between 44 and 74 who were arrested on suspicion of assault have been bailed pending further enquiries. The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing to investigate the incident."

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