UPDATE: Fatal House Fire, Heckmondwike

*Tuesday 10 June, 2025*

Police can now name a father and daughter who tragically died in Sunday’s house fire in Heckmondwike.

They are Sohaib Ahmed, aged 38, and his daughter Manahal Ahmed, aged nine.

Mr Ahmed‘s 11-year-old daughter, who was seriously injured in the fire, continues to be treated in hospital and is described as being in a critical but stable condition.

Enquiries into the fire remain ongoing by Kirklees District Police on behalf of the coroner. 

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*Monday 9 June, 2025*

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