Three men charged over Hyde Park murder

They will appear in court tomorrow


Police have tonight charged three men in connection with the recent murder in Hyde Park.

Stuart Jarvis, 50, and Andrew Jenkins, 37, from Armley, and Stewart Malnieks, 61, of Midland Road, have also been charged with perverting the course of justice.

The body of 60-year old Michael Ayres was found on Hyde Park Terrace on Saturday night after authorities were alerted to a fire in a bin.

Forensics teams in Hyde Park earlier today

The cordon on Hyde Park Terrace was today lifted but forensic teams were continuing their investigation behind Midland Road, close to the area of the scene of the crime.

In a statement tonight,  West Yorkshire Police said: “Detectives investigating the death of Headingley man Michael Ayres have tonight charged three men with his murder.

“They have been remanded in custody to appear before Leeds magistrates tomorrow.”