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Man wanted in connection with murder in Leeds may have fled to Ireland, police say

‘We are conducting enquiries with partners in both locations and would ask anyone who can help us locate either man to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team’

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A man wanted in connection with a murder in Leeds is believed to have fled to Ireland, police in the UK have said.

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of teenager Emmanuel Nyabako have appealed for help in locating two men wanted for his murder.

The 19-year-old suffered serious injuries when stabbed in an incident in Francis Street, Chapeltown in the early hours of Saturday, August 26 which proved fatal.

Officers have been conducting enquiries in the Sheffield area to locate Louis Grant /O ‘Brien while it is believed Emile Riggan may have travelled to Ireland.

Detective Chief Inspector Damian Roebuck, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Our investigation into Emmanuel’s murder continues and we are now in a position to issue images of two males wanted on suspicion of his murder.

“We believe Louis Grant, who also goes by O’Brien, is active in the Sheffield area and that Emile Riggan travelled to the Republic of Ireland by ferry.

“We are conducting enquiries with partners in both locations and would ask anyone who can help us locate either man to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, (HMET) at West Yorkshire Police.”

Another man, Phillip Bryant, aged 32, of Skinner Lane in Leeds, has been charged with Emmanuel’s murder and was remanded in court custody pending trial

A 15-year-old school boy and 34-year-old woman also arrested in connection with the offence remain on police bail.

Anyone with information can contact the HMET via 101 Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13230475319.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or going online.