Murder investigation launched after death of man in Rothwell

Police were called on Saturday night

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 11th Mar 2024

A murder investigation has been launched in Leeds after the death of a man in Rothwell.

Police say they were called to Smithson Street on Saturday night.

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A police statement said:

"Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Leeds.

"At about 10pm on Saturday, police were notified by the ambulance service of a man in his forties receiving medical assistance in Smithson Street, Rothwell.

"The man was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.

"Enquiries into the man’s death have established that there was a disturbance in the area prior to the man needing medical attention.

"A 48-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at this time."

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