DETECTIVES investigating the disappearance of Bradford businessman Sajid Saddique, almost nine years ago, have re-appealed for information after it was decided not to bring charges against two men arrested during the investigation.

Mr Saddique, of Heaton, disappeared on Valentine’s Day 2007 after telling his family he was going to a business meeting. He was last seen in the Asda car park in Manor Road, Shipley, at about 10am.

West Yorkshire Police announced last year that the case had become a murder inquiry after new information emerged, and two Bradford men were arrested and bailed on suspicion of killing him.

But the Crown Prosecution Service has now decided not to press charges against them.

Martin Goldman, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Yorkshire and Humberside, has contacted Mr Saddique's widow, Asma Razaq.

Mr Goldman said: "I met Mrs Razaq to explain to her personally that having carefully considered a file submitted to us by the police we had concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute any person in respect of her husband’s disappearance.

“Every case has to be considered on its own facts and we cannot bring a prosecution unless there is sufficient evidence.”

Detective Superintendent Simon Atkinson, of the Major Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "We continue to appeal for anyone who has any information as to Sajids's last whereabouts, or what happened to him to come forward.

"With the passage of time, certain allegiances may have changed and people may now be in a better position to come forward and assist us.

"No matter how small, or insignificant the information may seem in isolation, it could be the missing piece of the jigsaw in helping us establish the truth about what happened to Sajid, so we can bring some closure to his family.

"I would urge anyone who has such knowledge or was perhaps on the periphery of this incident to contact us directly or contact the independent crime fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Investigations Review Team via 101, or Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers online.