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Police have now made five arrests in connection with the death of a Leeds teenager who was stabbed and "dumped" at his relative's house.

Harry Abbott, 19, was stabbed and then dumped outside a relative's house in Harehills on Wednesday, October 8. Harry was named locally this week.

West Yorkshire Police have now confirmed four more people have been arrested in connection with his murder. Three men aged 19, 22 and 27, have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in connection with his death, while a 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in relation to the murder. All four men remain in police custody, but the woman has been released on police bail.

An 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (Thursday, October 9).

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Holdsworth, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "This is a very serious incident in which a young man has lost his life. We are carrying out extensive enquiries, including house-to-house, CCTV and forensics. While the motive at this time remains unclear, we believe this was a targeted attack.

"We are working with the local neighbourhood policing team and patrols have been increased...

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