‘Schoolboy stabbed to death on Snapchat after talking to love rival’s girl’ on way home from school
Friends have claimed Irfan Fazil, who died after being taken to hospital with stab wounds, may have been attacked over a love rival
THE moment a schoolboy was stabbed "in the heart" on his way home may have been uploaded on Snapchat, police believe.
Friends have claimed Irfan Fazil, who died after being taken to hospital with stab wounds, may have been attacked over a love rival.
A friend of the 16-year-old told the Daily Mail "people had uploaded it to Snapchat, but I haven't seen it yet".
They added: "Irfan had been talking to a girl at school and then his mate found out.
"He met him, they fought and then he was stabbed and killed."
A teenage boy, 15, was arrested on suspicion of murder but was released without charge.
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy over the murder last night, who is still in custody.
The death of Irfan Fazil, named by relatives, sparked a murder investigation.
The stabbing on February 10, took place in the Harehills area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, with the young victim, known as Iffy to his friends, taken to hospital for treatment but he died of his injuries a short time later.
His uncle Tahir Fazil said he was "brutally stabbed... in the heart".
He posted on Facebook: "Not easy for us at this time not a nice way to watch a son/brother/friend/nephew to go."
A close family friend, Mohammed Ilyas, 39, who works for the Home Office, that "everyone loved" Irfan.
"He was a funny guy. He'd always find a minutes to talk to you. He was there for everyone," he added.
Friends and family took to social media to pay tribute to the teen.
Iffy was described as a "good lad" with a "bright future", and a pupil at his school, Carr Manor Community School, wrote: "Rest In Peace brother man is going to miss you like mad."
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Police say the stabbing happened “in a busy area at a busy time” and are urging witnesses to come forward.
Officers believe the incident was recorded on mobile phones and are appealing for those with the footage to come forward.
A statement from West Yorkshire Police read: “Officers were called to Harehills Lane at 3.42pm. The injured male was taken to hospital but died a short time later.”
Detective Superintendent Pat Twiggs is leading the investigation and is appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact the force by calling 101.
He said: "This tragic incident happened in a busy area at a busy time of day with large numbers of people going about their daily business.
“I am appealing directly to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help our enquiries to come forward.
“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who witnessed anyone running in the area to come forward.
“It is also possible that people may have recorded footage on their mobile phones and I would again encourage those people to come forward.”
The large police cordon remains in the Harehills Lane area of the city and forensic examinations are likely to continue over the next couple of days.
Anyone with information should ring the police on 101 regarding log 1017 of February 10, or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
This month a distraught mum whose daughter was driven to suicide has issued a warning to the Snapchat bullies who pushed her over the edge.
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