Murder investigation launched after Burley in Wharfdale attack
A murder investigation in underway after a man was seriously assaulted in Burley in Wharfedale.
Police say they were called to main Street yesterday morning.
A statement from Police said:
"Police have now launched a murder investigation following the death of a man who was seriously assaulted in Burley in Wharfedale.
"The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is investigating following the death in hospital this afternoon of a 30-year-old man who was found in the street at the junction of Main Street and Iron Row today (1 March) with an apparent stab injury.
"As previously disclosed, emergency services were called to the location at 9.56am after the victim was found there by a member of the public.
"A 30-year-old man who was arrested from a nearby address on suspicion of attempted murder has now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder following the victim’s death.
"Two 23-year-old women who were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remain in custody.
"Specially trained officers are working to support the victim’s family as enquires continue into the attack which is being treated as an isolated and targeted incident."