Police say a rough sleeper was attacked by two men outside Leeds Train Station
A murder inquiry's been launched.
British Transport Police say a rough sleeper was attacked by two men outside Leeds Train Station, following a "verbal altercation".
The victim has yet to be formally identified, but has been named as 39-year-old Terry Bailey from South Leeds - he later died in hospital. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Emergency services were called to the area at 12:50pm on the 29th August, after getting reports that a man had been assaulted.
Two men aged 28 and 42 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody.
Det Chief Insp Glen Alderson from BTP’s Major Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Bailey’s family and friends as they receive this devastating news. They are being supported by officers as the investigation into his death continues.
“Officers are in the area making enquiries, and we are working to establish how Mr Bailey died.
“I am appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything in the Leeds station area at around 1am this morning, to contact me as soon as possible.
“I would like to reassure the public that at this stage we believe this to be an isolated incident. Officers remain in the area today and anyone with any concerns should speak to them".
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 with reference 21 of 29/08. Alternatively information can be passed to the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11.
Watch the video below for more details on the attack.