Police make third murder arrest after death of man in Leeds

Rahiem Jackson died after he was attacked on Hedley Chase in New Wortley on October 24, West Yorkshire Police had previously said.

A murder probe was launched and officer initially arrested two 26-year-old men on suspicion of murder.

Now detectives have arrested a third man, aged 39, also on suspicion of murder.

One of the 26-year-olds - Michael Gyedu, of Rathmell Road, whose self-defined ethnicity is listed as 'Any Other Black' - appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on November 2.

The other 26-year-old man has been released under investigation.

In a tribute, released last week, 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.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online here or call 101, quoting incident number 13260606745.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.