Police have launched a murder investigation after a 79-year-old man died following an assault in Garforth, Leeds. An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
West Yorkshire Police were called at 6:35pm on October 29th by the ambulance service to Aberford Road. Officers found the elderly victim, who was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry team are now carrying out extensive enquiries into the death. The investigation focuses on the circumstances surrounding the assault that led to the fatal outcome.
Police have appealed for anyone who was in the area on October 29th and witnessed the assault to come forward. Witnesses can contact police via 101 or use the live chat at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting log 1506 of 29 October. Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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