Seven Jailed for Perverting Justice in Bradford Murder Case

Seven individuals have been sentenced for their roles in obstructing justice related to the 2019 murder of Mohammed Feazan Ayaz in Bradford. Ayaz was brutally beaten and tortured in an industrial unit before his body was found in Saffron Drive; three men have already been jailed for the murder itself. The convicted group, including five men and two women, were involved in deleting CCTV footage, cleaning the crime scene, and aiding the prime suspect Akaash Rafiq's escape from the UK to Pakistan via London and Paris. Sentences ranged from 12 months to nearly five years, with key figures like Safraz Ahmed and Hassan Ali receiving the longest terms for helping Rafiq evade capture. Investigators emphasized the complexity and length of the case, with 12 people now convicted and efforts continuing to apprehend Rafiq. The sentencing was seen as a significant step toward justice for Ayaz and his family, as highlighted by the senior investigating officer.