Tragic teen stabbed and dragged into Ford Focus for 2 miles before being dumped for dead

A teenager has been tragically stabbed to death and thrown from a car onto a driveway in a horrific incident.

The 19-year-old, locally identified as Harry Abbot, was reportedly "stabbed before being dumped" onto a driveway in St Wilfrid's Crescent in Harehills, Leeds, just after midday on Wednesday, October 8. He was declared dead shortly thereafter.

An 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of Harry's murder on Thursday and has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Now, investigators are desperately appealing to the public for help in locating fugitive Alfie Milburn, aged 19, from the Seacroft and Whinmoor area in Leeds, who is wanted for murder.

Police say Milburn is aware he's being hunted for the crime and have issued a warned that anyone assisting him will be arrested. The public is being urged not to approach Milburn if they spot him and instead call 999 immediately.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Matt Holdsworth of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: "Our investigation into Harry's murder remains ongoing, we have now arrested six people for various offences in connection with the incident. Numerous enquiries have been made to locate Alfie Milburn, he knows he is wanted for this crime.

"I would appeal directly to Alfie to hand himself in. Anyone who is seen to be helping Alfie is committing a crime and will be arrested. If anyone see's Alfie or who knows where he is, do not approach him but report this to us by calling 999."

Additionally, the police have arrested three men, aged, 19, 22, and 27, on suspicion of aggravated burglary in relation to the crime, and another 21-year-old man was also taken into custody on suspicion of assisting an offender in relation to Harry's murder.

West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation, suspecting that the teenager was wounded during a brawl in Seacroft around 11.50am. The force is probing two separate scenes connected to his death, in Parkside View in Seacroft, and Amberton Crescent in Gipton.

A dark-coloured Ford Focus implicated in the killing was later discovered in Gipton. After being stabbed at Seacroft , Harry was taken in the car and driven for at least two miles, before being "thrown" out of the vehicle onto a driveway in front of a relative's home in St Wilfrid's Crescent, Harehills.

Residents of St Wilfrid's Crescent have expressed their shock and sorrow at the gruesome crime. Among them was Tracy, who detailed her attempts to save the young man's life to LeedsLive.

"I was doing compressions on his chest," Tracy revealed. "It wasn't good. I knew he'd gone. He was dead, I knew he was dead but I still tried. It's just not a good thing. I just have these visions. Every time I close my eyes, I see his face. It's been a big struggle today."

Tracy, a resident of the street for around 40 years, expressed her shock and sadness over the incident. She said: "I'm sad for the lad. It's a shock to the system. It's just a sad thing for his parents and the rest of his family. It makes me feel like I don't want to live here or be in this house anymore, or on this street."

Ali Asghar, a father-of-four, described the situation as terrifying, telling LeedsLive: "It's terrifying. I've never heard of something like this here, no murders or anything like that. I've lived here for about 10 years. It's not good. It's terrible, really. Really young lad. I have a lad at that age, as well. I feel sorry for the family."

Harehills councillor Mothin Ali expressed his shock and sadness, saying: "I'm really shocked and upset to hear of the incident that occurred yesterday in Gipton, my heart goes out to his family and friends. If anyone knows anything, please inform the police so we can help bring the killers to justice.

"The loss of such a young life is devastating for the local community and at times like this, despite our grief we must work together and be united."

The police force appealed to the public in a statement: "The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information about what happened in Seacroft and Harehills at around 12pm on Wednesday.

"They are also keen to hear from anyone who saw a dark-coloured Ford Focus being abandoned in Amberton Crescent in Gipton at around 12.40pm on the same day."

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team can be reached on 101, or via the live chat option, quoting log 650 of October 8. Information can also be provided anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.