News, views and top stories in your inbox. Don't miss our must-read newsletter Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

All five people killed in Saturday's fatal crash in Leeds - including three children - were in the same car, police have confirmed.

Officers say the stolen Renault Clio crashed into a tree, LeedsLive reports.

Two people died at the scene, while three more died in hospital. There were six people inside the car when it crashed, investigators have revealed.

Brothers Ellis and Elliott Thornton, aged 12 and 15, and 15-year-old Darnell Harte, have been named as the boys who died.

Police have confirmed both men who died - named locally as Anthoney Armour and Robbie Meerun - were 24.

(Image: Facebook)

(Image: Facebook)

Two further 15 year olds have been arrested in connection with the crash, with one of them having been in the car.

Police initially said seven people were inside the stolen black Renault Clio - with registration number FL06 MWU - but have now confirmed there were six.

Officers say it left the carriageway before hitting a tree in Stonegate Road.

The formal identification process is ongoing, police said.

Two teenagers aged 15 were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

One was released under investigation last night and the other remains under arrest.

(Image: Facebook) (Image: Facebook)

Detective Chief Inspector Jim Griffiths, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are continuing to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the collision itself and the circumstances surrounding it.

"At this stage we believe that all those involved were travelling in the Clio at the time of the collision and that it was the only vehicle involved.

"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has seen the Clio and the manner of its driving in the time leading up to the collision.

(Image: PA)

"That vehicle was stolen in the Headingley area at about 6.30pm that day and is believed to have been driven around the Leeds area during that time.

"We would be interested in anyone who has dashcam footage relating to the vehicle’s movements.