Man denies murder over stepmother's death

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Abdul Sami appeared at Bradford Crown Court

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A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his stepmother almost two years ago.

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.

Appearing at Bradford Crown Court via video link Mr Sami was told his trial would begin on the 23 February 2026 and a further pre-trial hearing would take place on 21 October.

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