Two charged over Leeds woodland murder as hunt for third suspect continues

POLICE have charged two men with the murder of a man whose body was found by school children in woodland in Leeds – as police continue to hunt another suspect.
Anthony Micah Pyke.Anthony Micah Pyke.
Anthony Micah Pyke.

Trevor Isles, aged 48, of Highfield Green, Pudsey, and Ian Dennis Wilson, aged 36, of Fearnville Drive, Bradford, are both charged with kidnap and murder over the death of Colin Pierre.

They were due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court today.

The body of Mr Pierre, 31, was discovered in woods near the junction of Gledhow Valley Road and Gledhow Lane in Chapel Allerton shortly after 8am on Tuesday last week by teenagers who were walking to Roundhay School.

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Colin PierreColin Pierre
Colin Pierre

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information to help them trace 31-year-old Anthony Micah Pyke, from Leeds, who is wanted in connection with the murder.

Members of the public have been warned not to approach Pyke, pictured.

Det Chief Insp Jim Dunkerley, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “We would like to speak to anyone who has information about Anthony Micah Pyke.

“He is described as black, about 5ft 8ins tall and has visible tattoos on his neck. He may have a braided or shaven hairstyle and has links to Leeds and Manchester.

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“Anyone who sees him should not approach him and should contact police immediately on 999.”

Mr Pierre, who was known as Craig, was shot in what is thought to have been a targeted attack.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mr Pyke should contact West Yorkshire Police via 101, quoting log number 217 of March 11, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.