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Man arrested 22 years after teen murdered in Leeds

BBC News · Jun 7, 2026, 4:31 PM

Key takeaways

  • Tyrone Clarke, 16, was attacked by a 20-strong gang in Beeston on 22 April 2004, resulting in the conviction of three men and a 17-year-old boy, who were jailed in 2005.
  • On Sunday, West Yorkshire Police confirmed a further arrest had been made and a man was being held in custody.
  • Tyrone was stabbed to death in Brett Gardens after being chased by a gang.

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Victoria Scheer and Emma Glasbey Yorkshire Handout Tyrone Clarke died after being attacked in Beeston in 2004A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager who was stabbed to death in Leeds 22 years ago.

Tyrone Clarke, 16, was attacked by a 20-strong gang in Beeston on 22 April 2004, resulting in the conviction of three men and a 17-year-old boy, who were jailed in 2005.

On Sunday, West Yorkshire Police confirmed a further arrest had been made and a man was being held in custody.

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