THE inquest into the death of a woman who died in a Bradford park will conclude this month.

Kaneez Akhter died on May 3, 2021, and an inquest was opened shortly after.

A brief hearing was told that Mrs Akhter was a married, 58-year-old woman who had been born in Pakistan.

Discussing the brief circumstances around her death, the court was told witnesses had reported seeing a female on fire on a footpath between the Bradford Moor Golf Club and Killinghall Primary School, at around 9am on May 3.

Emergency services were called, but Mrs Akhter was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Her identity was confirmed by a forensic orthodontist.

There was a heavy police presence in the Myra Shay area as the tragic news unfolded.

A white forensics tent was put up around the scene, with a larger area cordoned off as forensic experts examined the area.

West Yorkshire Police said it was initially treating Mrs Akhter’s death as unexplained, but in a later update described it as an “isolated, non-suspicious incident”.

The news led to an outpouring of shock and sadness.

Councillors spoke of their sadness at her tragic death and how the community was trying to come to terms with the awful news.

Many other people took to the Telegraph & Argus’s Facebook page to share their condolences. One woman spoke of how her partner had tried to help.

She said: “Please send my love to their family. My partner witnessed this.

“Him and his friends tried their best to save her. I’m so sorry for your loss x.”

Joanne Neeson wrote: “Heart breaking. May she rest in peace, thoughts are with the family.”

Similar sentiments were expressed by Ann-Marie Mountain who wrote: “RIP poor, poor lady. Condolences to her family and friends xxx.”

Mick Wilkinson said: “My prayers are with the family, so sad.”

Jemma Louise wrote: RIP poor woman x”

Helena Lawrie said: “So sad. What’s happening in this world?”

Celia Crumpton wrote: “God bless this lady..x”

Jude Herron said: “My condolences to the family.”

The inquest hearing will conclude on May 23 at Bradford Coroners' Court and will be presided over by assistant coroner Crispin Oliver.