Murder trial date set after man stabbed to death

A trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering a 19-year-old who was stabbed to death.

Muhammad Junaid Khan died following a knife fight in Loughrigg Street, in the West Bowling area of Bradford, on 6 June. Two other men aged, 27 and 24, were also stabbed.

Mohammed Mehmood, 18, of Woodroyd Road, Bradford, appeared at Bradford Crown Court earlier charged with murder, attempted murder, assault causing actual bodily harm and possession of a knife in a public place.

During the brief hearing a trial date was set for 11 May 2026 before Mr Mehmood was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance on 17 July.

To date eight other people have been arrested in connection with Mr Khan's death.

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