A family have spoken of their desire to see justice for a “lovely son” whose death earlier this week sparked a murder inquiry.

Mohammed Feazan Ayaz, aged 20, was found in the road on Saffron Drive in Allerton, Bradford, in the early hours of Monday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tonight, his family released the following statement: "The family would like justice for Feazan and ask anyone with information to come forward and speak to the police. He was a father figure, a lovely son and brother.”

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Police say “active enquiries” regarding the murder remain underway and detectives continue to appeal for witnesses.

Anyone who could assist this investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, quoting crime reference 13190331451, or report online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.