Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a young man was found outside a home in Beeston.
West Yorkshire Police were called to Fairford Avenue at 2.26pm on Thursday. Officers found the body of a 24-year-old man outside a home in the street.
The street remains cordoned off today (Fri) as forensic officers continue to comb the area and detectives have now launched a murder investigation. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody at the time of writing. A spokesperson for WYP said the victim's family had been informed.
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In a statement, the force said: "Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Leeds.
"He has been identified as a 24-year-old man and his family have been informed. Officers from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
"Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody."
Anyone who witnessed anything in the time leading up to when the man's body was found should contact West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, quoting reference 13220339897.
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