Murder Accused In Samia Shahid "Honour Killing" Appear In Court

    The first husband and father of alleged "honour killing" victim Samia Shahid have appeared in court in Pakistan.

    Her first husband Chaudhry Muhammad Shakeel is accused of murdering Ms Shahid, 28, from Bradford, and her father Chaudhry Muhammad Shahid is being held as an accessory to murder.

    They were both remanded into custody until their next appearance on 7 October when the court will decide whether to bring charges. Today’s hearing focused on the case of the Police.

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