Irfan Wahid stabbing: Boy, 16, appears in court on murder charge

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Irfan WahidImage source, West Yorkshire Police
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Irfan Wahid died as a result of a single stab wound to the chest

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of murdering teenager Irfan Wahid, who was stabbed to death.

Irfan, also 16, died from a single stab wound to the chest after he was attacked in Harehills Lane, Leeds, on Friday afternoon.

The teenage suspect, who cannot be named due to his age, appeared at Leeds Youth Court charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday.

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Irfan was taken to hospital for urgent treatment but later died

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