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IOPC concludes investigation into West Yorkshire Police and Greater Manchester Police contact with Kulsuma Akter prior to her death

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2025-06-27
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Yorkshire Police and Greater Manchester Police

What was investigated

The investigation examined the contact West Yorkshire Police and Greater Manchester Police had with Kulsuma Akter prior to her death. It followed referrals from both forces after her fatal stabbing.

Key findings

  • WYP was contacted on 28 March 2024 regarding death threats against Ms Akter.
  • Officers were deployed, but no suspect was found.
  • Information was shared with GMP on 31 March 2024 regarding concerns over Masum.
  • The investigation concluded that there was no indication of professional standards breaches.
  • The investigation lasted nine months and concluded in December 2024.
  • The report has been shared with both police forces and the coroner.
  • Masum was later found guilty of murder.
  • Family members were informed of initial findings.

Outcome

The investigation concluded with no indication that officers breached professional standards. The report will inform future inquest proceedings.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.