Student attacked in Leeds city centre dies in hospital

A 19-YEAR-OLD student seriously injured in an attack in Leeds city centre has died in hospital.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Oct 2011, 18:56 BST

Jagdip Randhawa, who was studying at the University of Leeds, died in the city’s General Infirmary yesterday afternoon. A post mortem examination was taking place today.

Jagdip was injured in an assault in Albion Street, Leeds, in the early hours of Wednesday, October 12.

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The investigation is now being led by West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

Clifton Mitchell, aged 21, of Parkway Close, Broadway, Derby, has been charged with causing grievious bodily harm with intent in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Friday.

A 23-year-old man who was also arrested remains on police bail pending further enquiries.

In a statement the family of Jagdip Randhawa said: “He was an ambitious, talented young man who had his whole life ahead of him but that life has been suddenly cut short. His death has devastated us and things will never be the same again. We would urge anyone who saw anything to come forward and contact the police.”

Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 0845 6060606.