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Eight people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into finding two men who absconded before a child sexual offences trial in Bradford Crown Court.  

On 17th January 2025, Fayaz Ahmed, 45, of Bingley was sentenced to seven and a half years after being found guilty of two counts of rape in his absence and Imtiaz Ahmed, 61, of Keighley was sentenced to nine years after being found guilty of rape also in his absence.  

A bench warrant was issued for their arrest.  

Yesterday (26th February, 2025) officers from West Yorkshire Police and Lancashire Constabulary, in a two force collaboration, arrested eight people on suspicion of assisting an offender.  

The six men and two women, aged between 26 and 76, were detained in police custody. They were variously arrested from addresses in Keighley, Shipley and the Nelson area of Lancashire.  

Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank of WYP’s Bradford District said: 

“Our focus remains on ensuring that two serious sexual offenders are located and apprehended so that justice is served. 

“Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to locate Fayaz and Imtiaz and we are working with our partners, the Crown Prosecution Service and National Crime Agency to find them.” 

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting 13240483104 

Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 

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Page last updated: Thursday 27th February, 2025 at 08h05

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