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West Yorkshire Police have launched an intensive digital mapping phase in the investigation into the death of 35-year-old Suhail Choudry.
Coronial Proceedings and Legal Milestones
The judicial process is set to move into a new phase this week as the Bradford Coroner’s Court has officially scheduled the inquest opening for Mr. Choudry on Friday, February 20. This formal hearing, presided over by Assistant Coroner Ian Pears, will establish the medical cause of death and provide a legal framework for the ongoing criminal investigation. The opening of the inquest serves as a critical procedural step, allowing the body to be released to the family for funeral arrangements while the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) continues their pursuit of those responsible for the fatal injuries sustained on Flasby Street.
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Breakthrough in Digital Forensic Mapping
Detectives are currently utilizing the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) to construct a minute-by-minute reconstruction of the early hours of February 8. Investigators are specifically focusing on the transit routes between East Avenue and Flasby Street, using high-definition CCTV recovery and mobile cell-site data to identify the specific movements of the group involved. This "digital footprint" analysis is being cross-referenced with the testimonies of two survivors, aged 21 and 24, who are now assisting police in identifying the specific individuals who brandished weapons during the targeted pursuit.
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Strategic Focus on Precursor Incidents
Operation Pandemus has widened its scope to analyze local disturbances reported in Keighley between February 6 and February 8. Intelligence suggests that the confrontation was the culmination of a "tit-for-tat" escalation, and officers are now reviewing previous calls for service to the East Avenue area to determine if any earlier threats were made against the victim. The 42-year-old man recently detained remains a key person of interest, as forensic analysts examine whether recovered hardware and personal devices link him to the coordination of the group that chased Mr. Choudry.
Community Safety and Next Operational Steps
West Yorkshire Police have maintained a heightened presence in the town center, with specialized units from Operation Jemlock supporting local patrols to prevent retaliatory violence. The next 72 hours are expected to be pivotal as forensic results from the seized weapons—including bats and sticks found near the scene—are returned. Senior investigators have indicated that further arrests are likely as they move from identifying the suspects to establishing their specific roles in the joint-enterprise assault.
