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Second man charged with murdering Raheim Jackson in Leeds

Summarised from 5 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 7 Nov, 17:47 · Archive

A second man has been charged with murdering Raheim Jackson, who was fatally attacked on 24 October in Leeds.

Raheim Jackson, aged 38 and known as Reema, was fatally attacked on 24 October on Hedley Chase in New Wortley, Leeds. Police described the incident as a 'targeted attack' in which Jackson was assaulted by a group of men armed with weapons.

Louis Jolaoso, 28, of Sowod Street, Leeds, has been charged with Jackson's murder and is due to appear before Leeds Magistrates' Court on 7 November. This is the second charge made in connection with the case, following Michael Gyedu's charging on 2 November.

Gyedu, 26 and of Rathmell Road, Leeds, was arrested in London on 30 October and subsequently charged. The investigation has led to further arrests over the following week.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Nottingham on 5 November on suspicion of murder and charged. A 39-year-old man arrested on 4 November on suspicion of murder was later bailed pending further enquiries. A separate 26-year-old man arrested on 1 November on suspicion of murder was released under investigation.

West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team continues to lead the investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates said: 'We continue to support Raheim's family through this unimaginably difficult time. Our enquiries continue but I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their support in this investigation so far. Their help has been incredibly valuable.'

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses or those with relevant details can contact West Yorkshire Police via 101 or its live chat service, quoting reference 13260606745. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

Second man charged with murdering Raheim Jackson in Leeds
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In this story: Raheim Jackson · Louis Jolaoso · Michael Gyedu · Leeds · West Yorkshire Police · Hedley Chase

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