A 41-year-old man was today arrested (February 17) on suspicion of the murder of Suhail Choudry.

The arrested man remains in custody.

Mr Choudry, 35, died in hospital on Wednesday, February 11 after being found with serious head injuries in Flasby Street shortly after 3.14am on Sunday, February 8.

He had been reportedly chased and assaulted by a group armed with weapons such as bats and sticks, in the vicinity of East Avenue, in what is believed to have been a targeted attack.

Four men previously arrested released on bail

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team has confirmed that the four men arrested in connection with the assault in Flasby Street have now been released on police bail .

Detectives are urging the public to come forward with any information on the assault that led to the death of Mr Choudry on February 8, or the incidents that occurred beforehand that are believed to be linked.

What West Yorkshire Police have said

“Detectives investigating the death of Suhail Choudry have made a further arrest,” said a spokesperson for the force.

“The 41-year-old man was arrested in Bradford earlier today (Tuesday) on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.  

“Four men who were arrested in connection with the incident in Flasby Street, Keighley, have now been released on police bail as enquiries continue by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

“Detectives from the team are continuing to appeal for information about the assault on Sunday, 8 February which led to Suhail’s death and incidents that took place before the attack, which are thought to be linked.

“You can submit information onto the online Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) which is a discreet way for people to contact us and provide information, as well as to upload CCTV, phone, dashcam or doorbell footage.  

“The MIPP can be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/13XM020126B87-PO1 

“The independent charity Crimestoppers is a completely anonymous way for people to provide information with no details recorded of where it has come from. They can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or online.  

“Information can be given directly to police by calling 101 quoting reference 13260077248 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.”