Boy 12 killed in hit and run accident

Police are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision in Bradford in which a 12 year old boy died. The incident happened at around 7pm on Saturday 6 October, on Rooley Lane, Bradford when a marked police car stopped a red coloured Seat Ibiza in a lay-by on Rooley Lane for a check. When the officers got out of their car to approach the vehicle it made off at speed along Rooley Lane before shortly afterwards colliding with the boy on a crossing close to the Asda store. Bilal Raffey Khizar tragically died of his injuries. The vehicle did not stop and continued onto the Chain Bar roundabout on the M606 where it collided with two other vehicles. The vehicle was later recovered on Westfield Lane, Wyke. Two people have been arrested overnight as a result of police enquiries. Enquiries however, remain at a very early stage. Detective Superintendent Mark Ridley of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a tragedy for the family and they are absolutely devastated. Specially trained officers are currently working with them.  I am appealing directly to anyone who saw the vehicle being driven or the incident to get in contact. "I need the community to come forward and tell me what has happened and what they have seen to help bring justice to the family." Any witnesses are asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.