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Targeted Attack on Rahiem Jackson in New Wortley, Leeds
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Core Event
On Saturday, October 24, at around 10.23 pm, Rahiem Jackson, known as “Reema,” was fatally attacked outside a property on Hedley Chase in New Wortley, Leeds. Police say four individuals, each armed with weapons, carried out a sustained assault that left Jackson dead shortly after paramedics arrived.
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Official Statements & Responses
The police have appealed for anyone who saw the attackers arrive or leave the scene, or who possesses video footage, to contact West Yorkshire Police via 101, the Live Chat service (quoting reference 13260606745), or Crimestoppers anonymously.
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Data & Statistics
- Victim: Rahiem Jackson, 38, resident of Leeds.
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, around 10.23 pm.
- Location: Hedley Chase, New Wortley, Leeds.
- Attackers: Four people, each armed with weapons, according to initial police reports.
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Why It Matters
Community members expressed shock at the “targeted and isolated” nature of the incident, prompting a large police cordon and heightened security presence in the neighbourhood. The investigation underscores concerns about street-level violence in Leeds and the challenges of rapidly identifying multiple armed assailants in a densely populated urban area.
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Verbatim Quotes
- “Rahiem’s murder has devastated his family and we are doing everything we can to identify and bring those responsible to justice.” — Chief Inspector Dan Bates, police detective chief
- “A man has tragically lost his life, and we are supporting his family at this tragic time. From initial reports, we understand that four people who were armed with weapons, carried out a sustained attack on the victim.” — Chief Inspector Dan Bates, police detective chief