West Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for a video circulating on social media, which shows an incident where a 17-year-old boy died, not to be shared. The incident occurred in the Harehills area of Leeds on the evening of Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
Emergency services were called to reports of a disturbance. Despite receiving treatment at the scene, the teenager was pronounced dead. A murder investigation has been launched, and a 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nicholson stated, "We are aware of a video of the incident circulating on social media and would ask people not to share it." He emphasized that sharing the footage could cause distress to the victim's family and potentially harm the investigation.
The police have increased patrols in the area and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The identity of the victim has not yet been formally released.
