Street stabbing murder accused appears in court

Police car and cordons on residential street.
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Police were called to St Wilfrid's Crescent in Harehills on 8 October

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A man accused of murdering a 19-year-old who was stabbed to death in a street fight has appeared in court.

Alfie Milburn, also 19, appeared before Leeds Crown Court charged with the murder of Harry Abbott.

Mr Abbott was injured during an altercation in Parkside View, Seacroft, on 8 October before being taken by car to St Wilfrid's Crescent in Harehills, where he was later pronounced dead.

Mr Milburn, of Ings Road, Leeds, was remanded into custody following the short hearing and is next due to appear at the same court on 27 November.

Three other men have previously been charged in connection with Mr Abbott's death.

Jack Stretton, 28, of Bellbrooke Grove, Bumantofts, has been charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Jack Rider, 19, of Conway Place, is accused of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Dylan Earp, 19, of Cross Green Lane, is also accused of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article.

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