Man held on suspicion of murder over fatal attack

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Raheim Jackson - known as Reema - died after he was attacked by a group of men in New Wortley, police said

A further arrest has been made by police investigating a fatal assault on a man in Leeds.

Raheim Jackson, known as Reema, was attacked by a group of men armed with weapons on Hedley Chase, New Wortley, on Saturday 24 October, according to West Yorkshire Police.

A man, 39, had been arrested on suspicion of Jackson's murder and remained in police custody, a force spokesperson said. Meanwhile, another man, 26, who was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of murder, had been released under investigation, they added.

Police previously said Michael Gyedu, also 26, of Rathmell Road, Leeds, had been charged with Jackson's murder after being arrested in London on 30 October and was due to appear in court.

The West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Inquiries into Raheim's death remain ongoing by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

"Anyone with information which can assist the investigation is asked to contact us."