Third man charged over fatal street fight stabbing

Police were called to St Wilfrid's Crescent in Harehills on 8 October

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a man have charged a third person in connection with his death.

Harry Abbott, 19, died after being stabbed during a fight in Parkside View, in Seacroft, Leeds, on 8 October.

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

Mr Stretton, of Bellbrooke Grove, Burmantofts, has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court later, West Yorkshire police said.

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

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

According to police, after being injured, Mr Abbott was taken in a car to St Wilfrid's Crescent in Harehills. He died at the scene a short time later.

Officers are continuing their appeal to trace Alfie Milburn,19, from the Seacroft/Whinmoor area of Leeds, in connection with his death.

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