Murder investigation launched in Garforth after death of 79-year-old

Emergency services were called to Aberford Road at 18:30 on Wednesday evening

Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 30th Oct 2025
Last updated 30th Oct 2025

A murder investigation has been launched in Garforth today after the death of a 79-year-old man.

Emergency services were called to Aberford Road at 18:35 yesterday (29/10) to reports a man had been assaulted.

Police say a 79-year-old later died in hospital.

Detectives say they're questioning an 18-year-old on suspicion of murder, and he remains in custody this morning (30/10).

Investigations into what happened are ongoing, but police say they'd like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, and witnessed anything.

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