Man convicted of murder of Junaid Khan, who was killed in Bradford
19-year-old Junaid Khan died after being stabbed after a large-scale violent disturbance
A man has been convicted of murdering 19-year-old Junaid Khan, who was fatally stabbed during a large-scale outbreak of violence in Bradford last year.
Junaid Khan died after being attacked in Newton Street, in the West Bowling area of the city, on 6 June 2025.
The incident unfolded during a violent confrontation involving two groups of men, some armed with knives and bricks.
Following a trial lasting more than nine weeks at Bradford Crown Court, jurors delivered verdicts against four defendants connected to the incident.
Mohammed Ibrahim Mehmood, 18, of Woodroyd Road, was found guilty of murder, assault, possession of a bladed article and violent disorder.
Luqmaan Rehman, 28, of Birch Lane, was acquitted of murder but convicted of violent disorder.
Hamza Rehman, 27, also of Birch Lane, was cleared of murder but found guilty of violent disorder.
A fourth defendant, Mohammed Tayyub, 18, of Newton Street, was convicted over an assault causing actual bodily harm against Junaid Khan on 3 June 2025, days before the fatal stabbing.
All four men are due to be sentenced at a later date.
During the trial, the court heard that violence erupted in West Bowling at around 2.30pm on 6 June, when rival groups clashed in the street.
Prosecutors said the confrontation escalated rapidly, leading to Junaid Khan being stabbed to death.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team carried out a detailed investigation following the killing.
Officers examined extensive CCTV footage and traced Junaid’s movements in the moments leading up to the attack, helping investigators gather the evidence that ultimately led to the convictions.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said:
“This serious incident occurred on Eid, at a time when many people in the community were attending mosque.
“It was a senseless act of violence in which a young man tragically lost his life, leaving a family devastated.
“This was a complex and challenging investigation, and we are grateful to the community for the information and support they provided throughout.
“While these convictions cannot bring Junaid back, I hope they offer some measure of comfort to his family and friends. Our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.”