A BRADFORD tailor has paid an emotional tribute to his late father and Captain Sir Tom Moore by planting trees in a district park.

Imran Khan, owner of IK Collections, has organised for three trees to be planted in a park on Carlisle Road, Manningham, in memory of the two men close to his heart.

The tribute is partly to Mr Khan's late father, Mohammed Zamir, also known as Raja, who suffered from dementia and died last year aged 67.

Mr Khan appeared on BBC Two's Jay's Yorkshire Workshop in September last year as one of the surprise recipients of a handmade piece of furniture in honour of his father.

A picture of Mr Khan when he was a baby being held by his father was then placed in a picture frame on the show.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Imran Khan at his tree tribute at the park Imran Khan at his tree tribute at the park

The trees also honour Keighley-born Captain Sir Tom, who Mr Khan befriended in the last months of his life.

He contacted the World War Two veteran in 2020 offering to design and make three suits for him.

The 100-year-old replied and invited Mr Khan to his home where he completed his 100-lap challenge which raised more than £38.9 million for NHS charities.

He died on February 2 last year with coronavirus. His ashes were buried at the family grave in Morton Cemetery, Riddlesden, Keighley, in July 2021.

Mr Khan also has plans to get plaques dedicated to his father, Mohammed Zamir, and Captain Sir Tom placed at the site of the trees too.

The planted trees are silver birch and Kashmir Rowan, which is native to the Western Himalayas.

Mr Khan said: "During the first lockdown I noticed that kids were playing in the street and not in the park.

"It's just putting something back in the community. I have worked with the council on it.

"They are beautiful big trees. They will help the environment so the kids can still play near the park side as fumes were coming off the road and going into the lungs of the kids.

"They are really big trees and the council planted them for me.

"The three trees have been planted in memory of my father and Captain Sir Tom Moore.

"It was very emotional for me to see them planted. It does bring a happy tear to me.

"It helps to put a smile on people's faces. I will be watering the trees and looking after them as well."