A 23-year-old Zimbabwean man was stabbed to death around midnight on Tuesday in Leeds, in the United Kingdom (UK).
Police confirmed the murder of the man, identified by friends as Saymore, and are conducting an investigation into the tragic attack, which has shaken the local Zimbabwean community.
Zimbabwean Man Stabbed To Death In The UK
ZimLive reported that emergency services responded to the scene in the Belle Isle area, where paramedics treated Saymore before he was taken to a hospital. Sadly, he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
According to initial reports, Saymore was attacked on the ground floor of a flat by three males who fled the location.
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A swift police response, including a helicopter search, led to the arrest of two suspects, aged 18 and 16, in the nearby Middleton area. The teenagers were initially detained on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs but have since been implicated as suspects in the murder. West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are leading the investigation and have confirmed the arrests.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, the Senior Investigating Office, confirmed:
“Our investigation remains in its very early stages, and we are still building up a picture of the circumstances in which this young man has been fatally attacked. His death, in such a sudden and violent way, is an absolute tragedy, and we will be continuing to support his family at what is clearly a very difficult time for them while working to get them the answers they need.”
Appeal For More Information
The police are appealing to people with information about the incident, specifically those who may have seen suspicious activity or a disturbance in the area before the attack.
“We are keen to hear from anyone with any information that could assist the investigation, particularly anyone who witnessed a disturbance or anything suspicious at or around the address,” Detective Entwistle added.
Police are also conducting house-to-house inquiries and have requested that residents check CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage for any relevant details from the Winrose Avenue area around the time of the incident.
Friends remember Saymore as a sociable person known for frequenting popular night spots on Call Lane in central Leeds, often visited by Zimbabweans.
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