The death of Mohammed Feazan Ayaz sparked a dramatic and fast-moving murder inquiry.

After the 20-year-old's body was found in Saffron Drive, Allerton, in the early hours of July 1, West Yorkshire Police's murder squad swung into action with full force.

At a lightning rate, officers swooped on a series of properties across the Bradford district in the hunt for suspects and clues, pouncing on houses in suburban streets at all times of day and night over a period of around a fortnight.

The most high-profile operation came at Denholme Business Centre, which ultimately proved to be central to the probe.

Mike Simmonds, photographic coordinator for the Telegraph & Argus, attended the huge police scenes in Allerton and Denholme, plus half a dozen house raids in various parts of Bradford and the Aire Valley.

Today, with three men due to be sentenced for murder, we reflect on the images he captured.

DENHOLME MURDER TRIAL: