Student found dead in Leeds street

Police say 21 year old Harry Loker had various unaccounted for injuries after night out with friends

Harry Loker
Published 17th Sep 2017

A 21 year old Leeds student's death is being treated as unexplained.

West Yorkshire Police say Harry Loker's body was found on the street at Royal Park Avenue in Hyde Park on Friday morning.

He'd been for a night out with friends in the city centre on Thursday.

It's not yet known how the Leeds Beckett University student died and officers say they're treating his death as unexplained as he had several injuries which are unaccounted for at this stage of the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Jaz Khan of Protective Services Crime said, "We are appealing for information to help us to understand the circumstances leading to Harry’s death.

"At this time, there are a number of injuries that we are unable to account for, and are keeping an open mind as to how these may have been sustained.

"We are treating Harry’s death as unexplained, as we continue to build a picture of his movements after he left the City Centre. I am appealing to anyone who may have seen Harry on Thursday night, or the early hours of Friday morning to come forward as they may hold vital information in helping us understand what has happened.

"Harry’s family are understandably devastated with the news, and officers are continuing to support them at this time. Enquiries are continuing."

A family tribute says, "Harry was a devoted son, brother and perfect grandson and we could not have asked for more. We as a family were extremely proud of Harry and all his achievements and he will be sorely missed. This terrible terrible incident has broken us as a family and leaves pain in our hearts."