Police said the teen was arrested after the pensioner died after being taken to hospital following the attack in Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, on Wednesday evening
An 18-year-old has been arrested following a murder probe into the death of a 79-year-old man.
The pensioner was assaulted in Garforth, Leeds, around 6:30pm yesterday, according to police. West Yorkshire Police said the victim was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives launched a murder probe following the death and the circumstances around it. Anyone who saw what happened has been asked to contact police.
West Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “Officers were called at 6.35pm yesterday (29 October) by the ambulance service that a 79 year old man had been assaulted. He was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.
“An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Detectives from the Homicide and major Enquiry team are carrying out extensive enquiries.
“Anyone who was in the area yesterday and witnessed the assault is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 1506 of 29 October.”
The statement concluded: “Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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