Arrests made over disappearance of Bradford woman Somaiya Begum

Somaiya Begum investigations
Police are investigating at a number of locations in Bradford following the disappearance of Somaiya Begum. Credit: West Yorkshire Police/MEN Media

Police say they have made "a number" of arrests over the disappearance of a missing woman from Bradford.

Somaiya Begum, 20, was last seen at her home on Binnie Street at around 2pm on Saturday, 25 June.

There have been no confirmed sightings or contact from her since.

Investigations are taking place at a number of locations across the district while enquiries continue.

Police at a scene on Thornbury Road. Credit: MEN Media

An industrial unit off Thornbury Road, Bradford, is among those cordoned off in connection with her disappearance.

Police have given no further details about why it is being examined and have not said how many people have been arrested.

Miss Begum is as an Asian female, with a slim build and black hair. She was last seen wearing black denim jeans, a black top, and a black head scarf.

Officers are currently treating her disappearance as "unexplained".

Police are appealing for anyone with any information about her disappearance to get in touch.


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