Woman accused of helping convicted Leeds killer with hotel bookings to stand trial
A woman accused of helping a killer evade capture after a bloody sword slaying in Leeds is to stand trial.
Nidha Khan is accused of helping Ranei Wilks, who was found guilty of manslaughter earlier this year.
Khan appeared at Leeds Crown Court recently where she pleaded not-guilty to assisting an offender.
The 31-year-old, of Broad Lane, Bramley, is now due to stand trial on April 24, 2028. She was given bail after the short hearing.
Wilks, 34, was part of a group that killed Jamie Meah in Armley in March.
Mr Meah, 18, was dragged from a taxi and killed with a sword. Mr Meah’s friend was also left with serious injuries during the bloody assault which was linked to drug dealing.
Wilks was found guilty of manslaughter following a trial, having encouraged others in the killing.
All four suspects then fled the country.
Khan is accused of booking international travel and hotels for Wilks in a bid to impede his apprehension.
Wilks later returned from Turkey a year later and was met by police and arrested at Leeds Bradford Airport.
The three other suspects in the killing - Aquade Jeffers, Caleb Awe and Enham Nishat - remain at large.