Murder inquiry launched after death of young woman in Leeds | UK news

Leeds police have launched a murder investigation after a young woman was found unconscious on the street.

Officers were called to Kennerleigh Avenue in Austhorpe at 5.55am on Saturday, where they found the woman with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police have appealed for help in identifying him so his family can be notified of the death.

It was stated that he was of slim build, tanned skin, 1.70 tall and in his late teens.

He had green eyes and brown hair with darker roots and blonder ends. He also had metal braces fixed to his upper and lower teeth.

Four people – two 18-year-old women, a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy – were arrested from a nearby address on suspicion of murder. All four remained in police custody.

Senior investigating officer DCS Marc Bowes said: “This is an extremely complex investigation in which a young woman sadly lost her life. We are treating her death as murder and have arrested four people in connection with this.”

“Despite extensive investigations we have conducted throughout today, we have not yet been able to confirm his identity. We hope that by releasing these details, someone will recognize who he is and come forward.”

He also appealed for anyone who was in the area in the early hours of the morning or saw anything suspicious to make a report by calling 101, using live chat via West Yorkshire Police’s website or speaking anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.