31 year old man charged following Headingley murder

He is due before court today

Police were called to Cardigan Road, close to Victoria Road, on Friday
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 1st Sep 2025

A 31 year old man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Leeds late last week.

Eljon Markaj, of no fixed address, is being held on remand ahead of an appearance before Leeds Magistrates' Court today.

He is also accused of possession of a weapon in a public place.

It follows the death of 26 year old Elsiado Marku, who was found seriously injured on Cardigan Road at around 4:30pm on Friday (August 29).

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