Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 25th November 2024, at 10:25hrs
Four people have been arrested so far as part of the murder investigation
Detectives investigating an incident whereby a man died and two others injured have made arrests confirm West Yorkshire Police.
In a statement released today, West Yorkshire Police said:
“Detectives investigating the death of a man in York this weekend have arrested two men on suspicion of murder.
Two men and a woman were injured in an incident at a home in the Haxby Road area.
We were called to the address at 7.20pm on Saturday.
Sadly, one of the men who was in his 20s and from the Bradford area, died in hospital.
The other man was taken to hospital and remains in a stable condition.
Detectives from our Major Incident Team launched an investigation immediately, which has resulted in four arrests.
A man in his 20s and a man in his 30s, both from the York area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They have all been taken into custody where they remain today as the investigation proceeds.
There has been a large police presence in community with some surrounding roads initially cordoned off.
A scene guard at the address in Vyner Street remains in place today and there will continue to be a significant police presence in the area.
Detective Superintendent Fran Naughton, who is leading the investigation, said: “This has been a fast-moving investigation with teams working around the clock, resulting in four arrests within just over 24 hours of the incident taking place.
“We know how worrying incidents like this can be for people who live and work in the area and as part of our response we have extra patrols in the area to support the community.
“If anyone has information regarding this incident and has yet to speak to us, please contact us on 101, select option 1 and give reference 12240214552.”
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