AN inquest into the death of Bradford bus driver Asghar Badshah has been delayed while the police investigation continues.

A brief hearing was held at Bradford Coroners' Coroners' Court yesterday to discuss the case.

Assistant coroner Angela Brocklehurst said the conclusion date would be extended.

This is because a man, who has been arrested in Turkey, is in the process of being extradited back to the UK in connection with Mr Badshah's death.

The man, named by T&A sources as Tahir Syed, is believed to have been overseas for two years following the alleged kidnapping and killing of Mr Badshah.

Mrs Brocklehurst said she did not have details as to when the extradition would take place.

Mr Badshah’s body was found in a former bank in Commercial Street, Batley, in December 2019.

This was almost a month after the 39-year-old was kidnapped in Mayo Road in Bradford.

Qaisar Shah, 37, of Mayo Crescent, Bradford, Sabbah Shahmuradi, 36, of French's Wells, Woking, and Liam Buckley, 34, of Sunningdale, Berkshire, have all admitted conspiracy to kidnap Mr Badshah.

Shah has also admitted manslaughter and conspiracy to acquire criminal property. Sobia Syed, 37, of Henna Close, Great Horton, also admitted conspiracy to acquire criminal property.