Leeds murder: Police make ‘significant development’ as arrest made after death of Raheim Jackson
“This arrest is a significant development in the murder investigation”
Police have hailed a ‘significant development’ in a murder investigation in Leeds after a man was arrested.
Rahiem Jackson, 38, died after being attacked on Hedley Chase in New Wortley last Saturday (October 24).
Detectives launched a murder investigation following the fatal attack and today (October 30) announced that an arrest had been made.
A 26-year-old man was taken into custody in London by the Met Police overnight. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “This arrest is a significant development in the murder investigation of Rahiem Jackson.
“Officers are continuing to support the family. Extensive enquiries remain ongoing and we continue to appeal for information around the attack.
“We continue to ask anyone who may have seen people arrive or leave the scene on Hedley Chase on Saturday night to come forward.”
Enquiries into Rahiem’s death remain ongoing by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
In a tribute, his family said: “Rahiem was loved and adored by his sisters and family. He had a beautiful heart and beautiful soul; his smile was so infectious, and he lit up the room with his presence. "Rahiem would have gone above and beyond for anybody he cared for."
They added: “A very cowardly, cruel and senseless act of vicious violence has resulted in our brother’s death. He wasn’t just a brother he was a son, an uncle, a father, a partner, a nephew, a cousin, a grandson, brother in law and friend and he did not deserve to die the way he did.
“We are heartbroken and in so much pain and have been left inconsolable as a family. If anyone has any information to help the police find the persons who murdered Rahiem, please can you come forward.”
Anyone with information which can assist the investigation is asked to contact us via 101 or use the Live Chat options at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 13260606745
Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11 or via online.