Three bailed as searches continue for missing Bradford woman

Somaiya Begum hasn't been seen since last Saturday (June 25)

Somaiya Begum
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 1st Jul 2022

Two men and a woman arrested in connection with the disappearance of a woman in Bradford have been bailed.

Somaiya Begum was last seen at her home on Binnie Street at around 14:00 on Saturday June 25, and searches are continuing around the Barkerend area.

West Yorkshire Police are treating the disappearance of the 20-year-old as unexplained, and said another man remains in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Marc Bowes said the force was "extremely concerned for Somaiya's welfare" and her disappearance is extremely out of character.

“Specialist search officers, Neighbourhood police patrols, drones, and dogs have all been used in the investigation.

“Officers continue to trawl CCTV, conduct house to house enquiries and have spoken to several people in the area.

“I would like to appeal to the community and to anyone who might know where Somaiya is or who has any information which might assist our investigation to come forward.

“We are also seeking anyone that may have any dash cam or CCTV footage available, in and around the area of Binnie Street or on Thornbury Road, on Saturday to come forward.

“I would like to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to find Somaiya and the investigation is very much ongoing.”

Ms. Begum is described as described as an Asian female, slim build with black hair.

She was last seen wearing black denim jeans, a black top, and a black head scarf and has links to the Leeds Beckett University campus.

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