A teenager has died in an ambush and another was seriously wounded following a ‘violent attack’ while travelling through Leeds in a taxi.
They were in a taxi at Hall Lane Brentwood Terrace in Armley, when they were set upon by three suspects in another car on Friday evening.
Paramedics called police at 5.29pm and the teenagers were taken to hospital where 18-year-old Jamie Meah was pronounced dead a short time later.
Jamie was riding in the taxi during rush hour on Friday with his younger friend when another vehicle brought the private hire car to a halt and the trio leapt out to attack its two passengers.
Jamie ran from the scene into a nearby a fish and chip shop, where he collapsed and was given CPR, but died from his injuries. DailyMail reported.
The 16-year-old also was treated for serious injruies but they are not believed to be life-threatening.
West Yorkshire Police have now launched a murder investigation into the wake of the violence.
Detective chief inspector Lee Townley, from the homicide and major inquiry team, said: ‘Extensive inquiries are being carried out in relation to this murder investigation.
‘Our thoughts remain with the victim who has lost his life as a result of a violent attack on the streets of Leeds.
‘We are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
‘What we do know is that the two males were in a taxi at the time when they were attacked by three suspects in another vehicle.
‘I would appeal urgently to anyone who was in the area last night, who may have dashcam footage, or CCTV or mobile phone footage of anything suspicious to come forward.
‘This incident will undoubtably cause concern in the community and we are working with our colleagues in the neighbourhood policing team to step up patrols and provide extra reassurance.’
Police cordons are in place while forensic examinations and specialist searches will be carried out in the surrounding area.
