Police launch homicide investigation after man dies in Leeds
The male was found at around 5am on Wednesday 27th April.
West Yorkshire Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Leeds.
Paul Banks who was aged 46, from Farnley, was found unconscious in the street in Bodmin Crescent, Middleton, shortly before 5am yesterday (Wednesday 27th) and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nicholson said:
“A post-mortem examination has shown Paul died as a result of a head injury, and we are treating his death as a homicide.
“We are currently working to build up a full picture of his movements over the week leading up to when he was found in the street in Bodmin Crescent in Middleton on Wednesday morning, and we would like to hear from anyone with any information that could assist the investigation.
“We are aware that Paul had been assaulted in the period leading up to his death and would like to speak to anyone who has any information in relation to that.”