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Detectives investigating the death of a man in Leeds have made a further arrest in connection with the murder of 38-year-old Raheim Jackson, known to friends and family as Reema. A 29-year-old man from Leeds was arrested last night on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time, West Yorkshire Police confirmed on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The arrest represents the latest development in a rapidly progressing investigation that has already seen two men charged and two others bailed pending further enquiries.
The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team has been conducting a thorough investigation since officers received a report at 10.23pm on Saturday 24 October that a man was being attacked with weapons outside a property on Hedley Chase in the New Wortley area of Leeds. Emergency services attended the scene, but despite their best efforts, Mr Jackson was pronounced dead a short time later. Daily Dazzling Dawn understands that the attack involved multiple weapons and occurred in a residential street, shocking the local community.
The investigation has moved swiftly, with two men now charged with murder. Michael Gyedu, aged 26, of Rathmell Road, was charged on Monday 2 November 2026 with murdering Mr Jackson. Gyedu, whose self-defined ethnicity is listed as 'Any Other Black,' appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court. A second man, Louis Jolaoso, aged 28, of Sowod Street, Leeds, was charged with murder on Saturday 7 November 2026. Jolaoso, whose self-defined ethnicity is Black Caribbean including Black British, was due to appear before Leeds Magistrates' Court the same day. Daily Dazzling Dawn learned that both men remain in custody pending further legal proceedings.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, 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." The senior detective has been the public face of the investigation, providing regular updates as the case develops.
The police operation has unfolded methodically over recent weeks. On Sunday 1 November 2026, a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in police custody at that time. A 39-year-old man was then arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and also remained in custody initially. The 26-year-old man arrested on Sunday was subsequently released under investigation, while the 39-year-old was later bailed pending further enquiries.
On Thursday 5 November 2026, a 28-year-old man was arrested in Nottingham on suspicion of murder and remained in police custody. This arrest demonstrated the investigation's reach beyond West Yorkshire, with officers working across force boundaries to pursue lines of enquiry. The 39-year-old man arrested on Wednesday was bailed pending further enquiries the following day, Friday 6 November 2026.
Daily Dazzling Dawn understands that the latest arrest on Monday night brings the total number of individuals detained in connection with the investigation to five, with two now formally charged and facing court proceedings. Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates said of the most recent development: "Since this attack, we have been carrying out a thorough investigation that has already seen us charge two men and arrest two others who were subsequently bailed. Last night's arrest is another step forward in ensuring we get Mr Jackson's family the answers they need. We would still urge the public to come forward with any information that may be helpful to our investigation."
West Yorkshire Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information from the public. Anyone with information which can assist the investigation is asked to contact the force via 101 or use the Live Chat option at the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting reference 13260606745. Information can always be given anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online reporting system.
The investigation remains ongoing, with detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team continuing to follow multiple lines of enquiry. The case has drawn significant attention in the Leeds area, with local residents expressing shock at the violent nature of the attack on Hedley Chase. Daily Dazzling Dawn will continue to monitor developments as the investigation progresses and further information becomes available.
