Young man who mysteriously died after ‘altercation’ in Leeds street named locally

A 25-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault

The victim of an “unexplained death” in Leeds has been locally named as Shaqs Newone.

West Yorkshire Police were called to Tong Way, Farnley, at 8.38am on Sunday, October 26 after reports of an “altercation”. There, officers found a man in his 20s – named locally as Shaqs Newone – in need of medical attention.

He was taken to hospital where he later died at around 10.30pm.

Police later arrested a 25-year-old on suspicion of assault. He was also found in possession of a machete and Class B drugs. He remains in custody.

A force spokesperson said: “Leeds CID is carrying out further enquiries into the man’s death, which is currently being treated as unexplained. At 8.38am yesterday (Sunday), police received of a report of an ongoing altercation at an address in Tong Way, Farnley.

“Officers attended and found a man in his twenties in need of medical attention. His condition significantly worsened at the scene and he was taken to hospital for further treatment.

“Initial enquiries into the incident led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man on suspicion of assault. He was also found to be in possession of a machete and Class B drugs and was taken into custody. At around 10.30pm yesterday, police were informed that the man in hospital had passed away.

“Leeds CID is carrying out further enquiries into the man’s death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.”

Detectives are now keen to hear from anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area in the time leading up to the initial police report, or anyone who has footage that may assist in the investigation of this incident. Reports can be made on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting crime reference 13250616076.

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