Teenager charged with murder after Leeds stabbing

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 3rd Dec 2024

A teenager has been charged with murder after a stabbing in Leeds.

Saymore T Kwashira was attacked in a flat in Belle Isle in November.

Police say a 17-year-old is due in court today.

A Police statement said:

"A 17-year-old male is due to appear in court today charged over the murder of a man in Leeds.

"The youth, who cannot be named due to his age, has been charged with the murder of Saymore T Kwashira, who was fatally stabbed at a flat in Winrose Avenue, Belle Isle, on November 12.

"He was arrested on Sunday night as part of the ongoing investigation by detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

"He has been remanded to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court today.

"A 17-year-old male, who was previously arrested on November 12 on suspicion of murder, has been rearrested overnight and remains in custody. Another 17-year-old male, who was arrested on November 12 on suspicion of murder remains on police bail."

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