Halifax stabbings: Murder investigation launched after second man dies following assault

October 02, 2023

A murder investigation has been launched after a second man died following stabbings in Halifax.

West Yorkshire Police said a 19-year-old man died late on Sunday after he was critically injured in the assault in Commercial Street earlier in the day.

A 21-year-old man who was also injured died in hospital a short time after the alleged assault.

A third man, aged 18, has received treatment for a non life-threatening injury.

Three men, two aged 18 and one aged 19, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They remain in police custody.

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