Family pays tribute to man after his body is found former Batley bank

The body of Asghar Badshah, who was 39, was found when police forced entry into the Commercial Street building on Sunday December 29 .

West Yorkshire Police released this statement on behalf of Mr Badshah’s family:

“We as a family are deeply shocked and devastated by the loss of our dear brother Asghar Badshah.

"His beautiful smile and charisma, as well as his generosity will never be forgotten.

“We as a family please ask for privacy during our time of grief as our elderly mother is deeply upset at this time.

"We pray for justice for Asghar and appeal to the public for any assistance they can provide to the police in this investigation.”

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A murder investigation has been launched into Mr Badshah's death.

Two men aged 27 and 30, as well as a 41-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Both men have been released under investigation and the woman is on bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Heather Whoriskey, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Enquiries are continuing into the death of Mr Badshah, who was reported missing on 4 December.

“We believe he was last seen in the early hours of 30 November and I would appeal to anyone who has witnessed any suspicious activity in Commercial Street around that time or since to contact my team, so we can establish if this is linked to our investigation.”