Man, 38, killed in 'sustained attack' as four people 'armed with weapons' hunted

A murder investigation has been launched

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked with weapons on Saturday night.

West Yorkshire Police attended the scene in Hedley Chase, New Wortley, shortly before 10.30pm on Saturday, October 24 after receiving a report that a man had been attacked with weapons outside a property.

The force said initial reports suggest four people "carried out a sustained attack on the victim."

The 38-year-old man was treated by paramedics but died a short time later.

Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team at West Yorkshire Police 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.

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"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.”

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