Two charged in connection with fatal stabbing

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

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Two men have been charged by police investigating the death of a man who was fatally stabbed in Leeds.

Harry Abbott, 19, was injured in an altercation in Parkside View, Seacroft, on Wednesday before he was driven to Harehills, according to West Yorkshire Police.

He was left on St Wilfrid's Crescent just after midday and he died at the scene a short time later, police said.

Jack Rider, 19, of Conway Place, and Dylan Earp, 19, of Cross Green Lane, have both been charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent and were due to appear later before Leeds Magistrates' Court, a force spokesperson said.

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

Police mugshot of a man with curly hair and blue eyes.Image source, West Yorkshire Police
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Alfie Milburn is wanted in connection with the Harry Abbott's death

Meanwhile, officers have renewed their appeal to trace Alfie Milburn, 19, from the Seacroft/Whinmoor area of Leeds, in connection with Mr Abbott's death.

Det Ch Insp Matt Holdsworth, from West Yorkshire Police, previously said: "I would appeal directly to Alfie to hand himself in.

"Anyone who is seen to be helping Alfie is committing a crime and will be arrested."

Anyone with information was urged to contact police.

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