A 23-year-old man from Zimbabwe, known as Saymore, was stabbed to d3ath in Leeds, West Yorkshire, around midnight on Tuesday.
Police have confirmed the @tt@ck, stating that Saymore received emergency care at the scene from paramedics. He was later taken to the hospital but was pronounced d3ad shortly after arriving as reported by ZimLive.
Reports suggest that Saymore was attacked inside a ground-floor apartment in Belle Isle by three men who fled the scene.
A police search, which included a helicopter, led to the arrest of two males, aged 18 and 16, in the nearby Middleton area.
They were initially taken into custody for drug-related offenses and are now also suspects in the murder case.
Detectives from West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are currently investigating the incident.
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Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle described Saymore’s d3ath as a tragic event and assured the family that they are doing everything possible to provide support during this difficult time.
Detective Entwistle urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, especially those who may have witnessed anything unusual before the emergency services were called.
The police are conducting inquiries in the area and asking residents to check their CCTV or doorbell cameras for relevant footage.
Friends remember Saymore as a friendly individual who spoke fluent Shona and enjoyed the nightlife in Leeds.
He often spent time on Call Lane, a popular area with many nightclubs, and at Exodus, a favored spot among the Zimbabwean community in the city.