Man killed after armed gang of four target him in ‘sustained’ attack

North Yorkshire Police has launched a murder investigation following the man’s death (Picture: Getty Images)

A man was murdered after being subjected to a ‘sustained’ attack by four armed individuals, according to the police.

The 38-year-old victim was set upon in a ‘targeted’ attack outside a property in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on Saturday evening, police said.

It received a report of a man being attacked ‘with weapons’ in Hedley Chase, New Wortley, at 10.23pm.

Officers attended along with paramedics, who tried to save the victim. Despite their best efforts, he died a short ...