Murder arrest after man fatally stabbed in fight

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 has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man in Leeds.

Harry Abbott was seriously injured during a fight in Parkside View, Seacroft, on 8 October, and was then taken in a car to St Wilfrid's Crescent in Harehills, where he later died, according to West Yorkshire Police.

A man, 19, had been arrested on Monday on suspicion of Mr Abbott's murder and had been remanded in custody, a force spokesperson said.

Three people were charged earlier this month in connection with his death.

Jack Stretton, 28, of Bellbrooke Grove, Burmantofts, was previously charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon. He is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 20 November.

Jack Rider, 19, of Conway Place, Leeds, and Dylan Earp, 19, of Cross Green Lane, Leeds, were previously both charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

Mr Rider was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon, while Mr Earp was charged with possession of a bladed article.

They are both due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 10 November.

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