A MURDER investigation has been launched after the death of a man.
West Yorkshire Police was called to Springdale Avenue, in Huddersfield at 11.17pm on Saturday night to reports a man had been stabbed.
The victim, a 33-year-old man, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
He died yesterday evening.
Detectives from the force's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are leading the investigation.
Officers have put a scene in place on Springdale Avenue to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches but are yet to make an arrest.
Detective Chief Inspector Damian Roebuck of the Homicide and Major Enquiry team said: “This is a very serious incident which has resulted in the death of a man at his home in Huddersfield.
“Extensive enquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
“We recognise this incident will cause concern in the community, we are working closely with our colleagues in the local neighbourhood team who have stepped up patrols in the area to provide reassurance.
“I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the Thornton Lodge or Lockwood area on Saturday night and may have seen something suspicious to come forward.
“Officers are also looking for any CCTV or dash cam people might have to help in the investigation.”
Anyone with information that could help police should contact them on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.
You should quote crime reference number: 13230026309.
Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
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