Man accused of murdering stepmother up in court

Abdul Sami appeared at Bradford Crown Court

A man accused of murdering his stepmother almost two years ago has appeared in court.

Abdul Sami, 22, of Mannheim Road, Bradford, is charged with murdering Rizwana Kauser, who died in hospital on 17 August 2023.

Ms Kauser, who was 42, was found unconscious at an address on Kensington Street two days before she died. Mr Sami appeared at Bradford Crown Court on Tuesday via a video link to submit a bail application to the court.

He was denied bail by Mr Justice Cotter KC, who said there were no exceptional circumstances that would justify it, and remanded in custody.

The judge added that he "cannot be satisfied what the possible motive would be" for the alleged offence.

Mr Sami will next appear at Bradford Crown Court on 18 July.

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