The man was remanded in custody to appear at Bradford Crown Court on Saturday 9 July. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that a body was found at around 7.35pm on Wednesday evening near Fitzwilliam Street, in the Broomfields area of the city. Officers can now officially confirm that the body is that of Ms Begum. The young woman was last seen at her Binnie Street home on Saturday, June 25, at 2pm and was reported missing 24 hours later. The major update from police came nearly two weeks after a major 14-day investigation into her disappearance began. Despite appeals, there have been no confirmed sightings or contact from her. The scene of Wednesday’s gruesome discovery is in a heavily industrialized area that is home to businesses including engineering firms, auto repair shops and building supply companies. Police scenes remain in place at an industrial estate on Thornbury Road in Laisterdyke and Binnie Street, Barkerend, where Somaiya was last seen. Want to keep up to date with all the latest court and crime news? Join the Bradford Crime & Breaking News Facebook group Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news. Do you have a story for us? Email [email protected] or contact us here or call us on 01274 705292.
