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Man stabbed to death in Beeston as police in Leeds arrest man, 57, for murder

A Leeds man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found stabbed to death.

Just before midnight on Thursday night, police were called after reports of a man being stabbed on Bismarck Street in Beeston.

A 51-year-old man was found dead at the scene before a 57-year-old man was arrested.

The victim and suspect knew each other, police confirmed.

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He is currently in police custody.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police read: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Leeds.

"At 11:53pm last night, police were called to a report of a man having been stabbed at an address in Bismarck Street, Beeston.

"The victim, a 51-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance staff.

"A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.

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"A scene is in place at the address to undergo forensic examination.

"The victim and suspect are known to each other.

"The investigation is being progressed by detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team."

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