Nine Charged in Police Crackdown on Illegal Cock-Fighting Ring

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Nine men have been charged for running an illegal cock-fighting ring in Bradford and appeared in magistrates’ court, with one suspect still at large. The case, prosecuted by the RSPCA, could lead to prison terms of up to two years and will continue at Bradford Crown Court in October.

Nine men have been charged in connection with an illegal cock-fighting operation in Bradford following a police investigation. The individuals are accused of maintaining premises used for the unlawful blood sport and organising fights.

The men—Mukhtar Ahmed, 53; Daniel Burns, 49; Mohammed Hussain, 49; Adnan Khan, 40; Khalid Mahmood Khan, 47; Kabir Zaman, 36; Muhammed Ihtishaam, 22; and Zafar Ali, 60—appeared at Bradford magistrates’ court on Friday. None of the defendants entered pleas during the hearing.

Authorities have also issued an arrest warrant for Muhammad Ifraz Amin, 38, who failed to attend the court hearing.

The prosecution is being carried out on behalf of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). If found guilty, those involved could face prison sentences of up to two years.

The defendants are scheduled to appear before Bradford Crown Court on October 23 for further proceedings.

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