CPS reviewing new bodycam footage of woman who died after telling paramedics husband 'set her on fire'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe inquest into the death of a woman who ran into the street on fire has been adjourned to allow for the CPS to further review the case after they were handed body worn footage.
Nosheen Akhtar, 31, suffered horrific burns after being set alight at her home in East Street, Bury, on July 23, 2021.
Earlier this year, an inquest at Rochdale Coroner’s Court heard that after running into the street ablaze, Ms Akhtar told paramedics that 'her husband threw liquid on her' before 'setting her on fire'.
Other witnesses at the scene have claimed that Ms Akhtar told them she had set herself on fire. Join our FREE Manchester Crime and Court WhatsApp group by clicking here In February this year, after hearing six days of evidence, assistant coroner Lisa Judge adjourned the inquest after receiving bodycam footage from police officers who had attended the scene.
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