Halifax death: Murder arrests after injured man dies

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The man was found injured in Myrtle Avenue and taken to hospital

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man who was found injured in Halifax.

The man, believed to be in his 20s, was found in Myrtle Avenue after police were called to the scene shortly before 09:00 BST.

He was taken to hospital but died a short time later, West Yorkshire Police said.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A 35-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, both from the Halifax area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in custody, police said.

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