A 16-year-old boy and a second teenager have been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of the Saffron Drive murder investigation.

The boy and a man, aged 19, have both been arrested and remain in police custody at this time.

The arrests come after enquiries have been taking place at a number of locations across the district all week following the discovery of a body in Saffron Drive, Allerton, on Monday morning.

The body of Mohammed Feazan Ayaz, 20, was found in the street naked with a number of injuries on Monday, and a murder investigation was launched as a result.

Forensics teams were at the scene on Monday, and operations have taken place at Denholme Business Centre and in Radcliffe Avenue, Swain House, as part of the investigation.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Enquiries are ongoing at a number of locations across Bradford District in connection with the death of Mohammed Feazan Ayaz.

"These are likely to continue over the weekend as our investigation progresses.

“A 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old male have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Both remain in custody at this time.

“Anyone who can assist this investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, quoting crime reference 13190331451, or report online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

“Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”

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