A MAN has been charged with a double murder, as two families have paid tribute to their loved ones.

Robert Jean, 46, of Hill Top Mount, in Harehills, Leeds has been charged with the murders of Abdullah Mirzada, aged 53, and Khaja Raisoddin Mohammed, aged 65. 

He is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court today.

All three men lived at the same address.

The two victims were found fatally wounded after police were called to Back Hill Top Avenue, Harehills, shortly after 11am on Saturday. 

Mr Mirzada was pronounced dead at the scene and Mr Mohammed was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later. 

Detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to investigate the incident and specialist family liaison officers are supporting the victims’ families. 

A 47-year-old man, who was also arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident, has since been released without charge and will face no further action. 

A scene remains in place at the address in Hill Top Mount for ongoing forensic work. 

A statement from the family of Mr Mirzada said: “Abdullah has always worked since he came to the UK in 2002.

"He never had any ‘cross’ words with anyone.

"Abdullah was a gentle and kind man. If he ever got into a disagreement with another he would walk away.

"We just cannot get this right in our minds.” 

A statement from the family of Mr Mohammed said: “Dad was a man of good character.

"He liked to pray and go to the mosque.

"He never got into trouble, so we cannot understand why this has happened.

"We cannot console ourselves; we are unsettled.”