Sajid Pervez in court over wife Abida Karim's murder

Sajid Pervez is accused of killing his wife, Abida Karim

A man has appeared at a crown court charged with the murder of his 39-year-old wife at a house in Leeds.

Police and paramedics were called to the property on Hovingham Terrace, Harehills, on 24 September, when Abida Karim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sajid Pervez, aged 37, was remanded in custody at Leeds Crown Court and is expected to face a trial on 25 January 2021.

Mr Pervez did not enter a plea at the hearing when he appeared at court.

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