Two Men Deny Murder Charges in Separate Bradford Cases

Two separate murder cases are proceeding through the courts in Bradford, UK. Abdul Sami, 22, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his stepmother, Rizwana Kauser, who died in August 2023 after being found unconscious; his trial is scheduled for February 23, 2026, with a pre-trial hearing set for October 21, 2025. Sami appeared via video link from HMP Leeds, and the trial is expected to last four weeks, likely held at Leeds Crown Court. In a separate case, Sharaz Ali, 39, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Bryonie Gawith and her three children, who died in a house fire in Bradford in August 2023; Ali also faces charges of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm related to the victims’ family. Ali's condition initially prevented him from standing trial, but following medical improvement, he was deemed fit and has appeared via video link from prison. Both cases involve pre-trial procedures and are being closely followed in the Bradford Crown Court.