Two arrested in Rothwell murder inquiry

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Police at the scene in Smithson Street, Rothwell, on Saturday nightImage source, YappApp
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Police at the scene in Smithson Street, Rothwell, on Saturday night

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an incident in Leeds.

Police were called to reports of a man in his 40s receiving medical assistance in Smithson Street, Rothwell, at around 22:00 GMT on Saturday.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed he died in hospital, adding there had been a "disturbance" in the area before he was treated by the ambulance service.

A 48-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman remain in custody, police said.

Officers have appealed for anyone with information or footage of the incident to get in touch.

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Officers are appealing for witnesses to get in touch

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