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Sixth Man Appears in Court in Suhail Choudry Murder Case

The first hearing for the newest defendant signals a case moving toward trial later this year.

Overview

  • Waseem Islam, 39, appeared at Bradford Crown Court and did not enter a plea as a judge refused bail and kept him in custody.
  • The Keighley man was arrested on May 6 and charged with murder on May 7, then sent to magistrates before the Crown Court hearing.
  • Islam is the sixth person charged in the inquiry into the February attack that led to the death of 35-year-old Suhail Choudry.
  • Police say Mr Choudry was chased and beaten by a group with bats and sticks near East Avenue on February 8, and two other men were also assaulted.
  • Five other men face counts of murder, weapon possession and violent disorder, with two having pleaded not guilty and a provisional trial set for October 5 at Sheffield Crown Court.