A major murder investigation has been launched after a 38-year-old man was killed in a sustained attack involving four people armed with weapons outside a property in Leeds.
West Yorkshire Police were called to Hedley Chase in New Wortley at 10.23pm on Saturday, 24 October 2026, following reports that a man was being attacked by a group carrying weapons.
Emergency services rushed to the residential street, where paramedics attempted to save the critically injured man.
Despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead a short time later.
Detectives from the force’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have launched a murder investigation and are working to identify four people suspected of involvement in the attack.
Police have described the killing as targeted and isolated.
Four Armed Suspects Sought Following Fatal Attack
Initial information received by detectives indicates that four people armed with weapons carried out a sustained attack on the victim.
The assault took place outside a property on Hedley Chase, a residential street in the New Wortley area of Leeds.
The nature of the weapons used has not been disclosed, and detectives have not established a motive publicly.
A police cordon remains in place while officers carry out enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
Specialist investigators are working to identify those responsible and establish the sequence of events leading up to the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Appeals for Information
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, confirmed that officers were treating the death as murder.
He said:
“A man has tragically lost his life, and we are supporting his family at this tragic time.”
DCI Bates explained that initial reports suggested four armed individuals had been involved in the attack.
He confirmed that significant police resources were being deployed to identify those responsible and establish what happened.
Describing the incident as targeted and isolated, the senior detective urged anyone with information about those involved to contact officers.
Police Cordon Remains in Place in New Wortley
Officers established a crime scene following the emergency response on Saturday night.
The cordon remained in place on Sunday as detectives conducted extensive enquiries.
The incident has prompted a substantial police investigation in the New Wortley area.
Police have not confirmed any arrests in the information released so far.
The victim’s identity has also not been publicly disclosed.
Detectives are supporting his family while the investigation continues.
Detectives Believe Attack Was Targeted
West Yorkshire Police have said they believe the victim was specifically targeted.
Although officers have described the incident as isolated, the circumstances behind the attack remain under investigation.
Police have not confirmed whether the victim knew those responsible or whether there had been any previous dispute.
The identities of the four people suspected of involvement have not been released.
Officers are continuing their efforts to identify and trace those responsible.
Witnesses Urged to Contact West Yorkshire Police
Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the attack or has information about the people involved to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Hedley Chase or New Wortley area on Saturday evening and may have seen suspicious activity is urged to contact police.
Information can be provided by calling 101 or through the West Yorkshire Police website’s live chat service.
Police investigation reference: 13260606745
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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