Third man arrested over murder of Leeds man Rahiem Jackson
Rahiem Jackson was killed following a “sustained attack” with weapons
Detectives investigating the murder of Rahiem Jackson in Leeds have arrested another man.
Mr Jackson, 38, died after being attacked on Hedley Chase in New Wortley on October 24.
On Wednesday (November 4), West Yorkshire Police confirmed that a 39-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody.
A second man, aged 26, was arrested on October 30 on suspicion of murder but has since been released under investigation.
A third man, Michael Gyedu, 26, was arrested in London by the Metropolitan Police and charged with murder.
Gyedu, of Rathmell Road, appeared before Leeds Crown Court this morning.
During the brief hearing, a provisional trial date was set for April 5 next year. If it goes ahead, the trial could last up to 10 days.
He was remanded in custody to appear again on November 27, when he is expected to enter a plea.
In a tribute, Raheim’s 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: “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.”
Enquiries into Rahiem’s death remain ongoing by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
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.