Male Charged With Murder Following Stabbing Of Teenager In Huddersfield

*Saturday 5 April, 2025*

A Kirklees man will appear before magistrates today after being charged following a fatal stabbing in Huddersfield.

Alfie Franco, aged 20, of The Crescent, Kirkburton, will appear before the morning session of Leeds Magistrate’s Court today (Saturday 5 April).  

He will appear charged with the murder of a 16-year-old male in Huddersfield, and an offence of possessing a knife in a public place,

The 20-year-old was charged overnight and detained in custody for the court appearance.

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