Two teens held over Leeds dad shot dead as his son slept

TWO teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a young father who was shot dead in his Leeds flat close to where his four-year-old son lay sleeping.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Apr 2013, 09:56 BST

Jordan Stapleton, 21, was found in the bathroom of his home in Beckhill Close, Meanwood, on Tuesday.

West Yorkshire Police said armed officers executed warrants at three addresses - two in Meanwood and one in Scott Hall - this morning.

Teenagers aged 18 and 19 from Meanwood were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

Another three people - a 27-year-old man from West Park, a 24-year-old man from Scott Hall and a 22-year-old woman from Meanwood - were arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

They were released without charge for conspiracy to murder but the 27-year-old continued to be held on suspicion of drug dealing.

Mr Stapleton’s son was asleep in the first floor flat when his father was shot and escaped unharmed.