A 27-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Harehills on Wednesday has today (Thurs) been named by police.
Daneiko Ferguson, 27, from Leeds, was found with stab wounds in Compton Road, Harehills, shortly after 3am on Wednesday, police have said. The 27-year-old was taken to hospital, but despite medical treatment he was pronounced dead a short time later.
West Yorkshire Police have also confirmed they have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was taken into custody during the early hours of Thursday morning and police enquiries remain ongoing.
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Senior Investigating Officer, Damian Roebuck of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Our investigation into the murder of Daneiko continues and we are now holding a man in custody for questioning.
“I am still very much appealing for witnesses or anyone who has information to come forwards and speak with us.
“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the Compton Road area or nearby between 1.30am- 3.30am and saw either the assault or any suspicious activity.
“I also continue to ask anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage in the area from those time periods to contact us if they have anything which can assist with enquiries.”
The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing to appeal for witnesses. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact police via the 101LiveChat facility on the website or by calling 101 quoting reference 13230089751.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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