Sister of 'honour killing' victim charged with robbery from family home

Alisha Ahmed, 22, appeared at Halton Magistrates' Court charged with robbery at her family home in Warrington on August 25.

Three men broke into the Ahmed's house and tied up mother, Farzana and four of her children.

Alisha Ahmed is charged with the robbery of Farzana, Junyad, Mevish and Saima Ahmed.

The thieves ransacked the property before fleeing with cash and jewellery.

Ahmed spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth. She was granted bail and the case will now go to Warrington Crown Court on February 11.

Alisha Ahmed is the sister of Shafilea Ahmed, who was born in Bradford.

Shafilea's decomposed remains were discovered in Cumbria in February 2004. A coroner later recorded a verdict of unlawful killing, saying he believed that the teenager was probably murdered.

Taxi driver Iftikhar Ahmed and his wife were arrested and questioned by police before the Crown Prosecution Service concluded there was insufficient evidence. They were re-arrested following the robbery at their home and are on police bail.