Batley murder victim named as West Yorkshire Police continue to investigate death

Mr Gledhill's family issued a picture of the 20-year-old today (Monday) as West Yorkshire Police continue to investigate the stabbing on Park Croft last night.

Police were called just before 10.30pm following reports of an altercation.

Mr Gledhill was taken to hospital but sadly died shortly later.

Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A 19-year-old man from Batley was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday morning, while a 31-year-old man from Heckmondwike was arrested on suspicion of affray.

The force's Homicide and Major Enquiries Team said this afternoon that the investigation was ongoing and any witnesses are still being urged to get in touch, either through them or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

Detective Superintendent Jim Griffiths of Kirklees Police, said earlier today: “We fully realise the concern this incident will cause in communities in Batley and officers from Kirklees District are working today to support HMET colleagues in investigating what took place and also speak with local residents.

“Our local neighbourhood policing teams, in conjunction with our partner agencies, are working closely with our communities to understand problems and identify areas where greater support is needed.

“This incident has taken place against a backdrop of big falls in knife crime in Kirklees over the past 12 months following multiple police operations and continued proactive patrolling by colleagues from the force’s Operation Jemlock team.

“These sort of offences are treated exceptionally seriously by Kirklees Police and we continue to deploy significant resources into combatting offending of this kind.

“Enhanced patrols will be continuing over the next few days and officers will be available within the area for local residents to liaise with directly.”