Murder squad detectives have made a major breakthrough in the hunt for the killers of a Bradford restaurateur with the discovery of his car this morning.

Scenes of crime officers were examining the Ford Sierra and detectives were questioning residents in Rufford Street, Bradford Moor, where the vehicle was discovered in the early hours.

The breakthrough follows the grim discovery of a severed leg and intestines near woodland in Briestfield Road, Dewsbury, last Friday.

Police have confirmed the body parts belong to Nissar Ahmed, 34, a father-of-six from West Bowling, who was reported missing by his family when he did not turn up for work.

The limb was discovered in two supermarket carrier bags. About 6ft away was a white bin liner containing his intestines.

Police today cordoned off the cul-de-sac where the car was found and carried out house to house inquiries.

Detective Superintendent Graham Sunderland, who is leading the inquiry, said initial inquiries suggest that Mr Ahmed did not come to any harm in the car.

A black plastic bag was recovered from the car, but Mr Sunderland said there was nothing of any significance in it. But, he said: "The vehicle may hold clues to the investigation."

"I am hopeful someone will have seen the car being abandoned and be able to give us descriptions.

"It could be that Mr Ahmed was the last person to drive the car. It all adds to the bizarre nature of the whole circumstances."

Aris Mohammed, 39, a resident Rufford Street, said: "We think the car has been there for about three days.

"I haven't seen anything suspicious around here."

Mohammed Aslam, 40, who owns a shop at the end of the street, said: "I was quite shocked when I arrived at work. There was lots of police officers about and they said it had something to do with the West Bowling murder"

Meanwhile, Mr Ahmed's brother said he believed a mystery grudge could be behind the murder.

Iftikhar Hussain, 45, said: "Whoever did this must be someone with a very deep grudge against my brother.

"Somehow they caught him and did this to him. It must be a very callous human who carried out this attack."

Mr Hussain, who stood for election for Bradford Council as a Conservative candidate in the Little Horton ward in 1987, said he had no idea what anyone would have against his younger brother.

"He was a loving father and husband," he said. "He was friendly and obliging. My brother had lots of friends and he lived for his family and his work."

Mr Hussain said his family first became concerned when Mr Ahmed did not return home last Thursday.

"He dropped some staff off in Manningham and didn't return home," said Mr Hussain. "On Friday, when he didn't turn up for work, our concern grew. We knew there was a serious problem.

"I went to the police station to report my brother as a missing person. It was noted on their computer. On Saturday some detectives came to the house to find out about any distinguishing marks on his body.

"My brother's wife remembered a scar on his ankle. We confirmed that it belonged to him on Sunday.

"All the family is deeply, deeply shocked. But I would like to thank the police and everyone who has supported us. I just hope it comes to a speedy conclusion."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police incident room on (01924) 431081.

Dad who helped run thriving businesses

Nissar Ahmed, 34, had run the Sultan Restaurant in Holmfirth for a year. His brother Iftikhar Hussain, 45, said the family had built a number of businesses over a period of 15 years.

They own another Sultan restaurant in Lumb Lane, Bradford, and a takeaway in Barnsley. Their business interests also include two hairdressers, known as Cut Above, in Manchester Road and Leeds.

Mr Hussain said his brother had attended Belle Vue School, Bradford, and left with a number of qualifications. Mr Ahmed, who has four brothers and sisters, worked his way up the family business.

The Holmfirth restaurant has been closed since Mr Ahmed disappeared on Friday. The Sultan has also been closed as a mark of respect. Mr Hussain could not say when the restaurants would re-open.

Mr Ahmed and his wife had three girls and three boys - all aged under 18.

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