SIX members of the Chishti family fought back the tears as they pleaded for information over wanted man Shahid Mohammed.

Led by head of the family, 70-year-old Abdul Aziz Chishti, they begged for the public’s help.

Click to see our picture gallery of the conference and a look at prevuious images from the case.

Muhammad Shafique, 41, a son of Mr Chishti, said: “Our appeal is to find Shahid Mohammed. Until we do we cannot have closure.”

Eight members of the family died in an arson attack on the family home in Osborne Road, Birkby, on May 12, 2002.

Those who died included young children.

They were: six-month-old Najeebah Nawaz, Aneesa Nawaz, aged two, Tayyaba Bootall, three, Ateeqa Nawaz, five, and 10-year-old Rabiah Bootall.

The others who died on the night were 18-year-old Muhammed Ateeq-Ur-Rehman and Nafeesa Aziz, 35.

Zaib-U-Nisa, 54, died in hospital a week later.

Mr Shafique said that with advances in technology it should be much easier to track down Mohammed wherever he was but added: “He could be living next door to someone.

“I would appeal to anyone who has any suspicions to contact the police.

“We have not forgotten about this person. He cannot hide forever.”

Rab Nawaz Khan, 54, who lost his wife and five young daughters in the fire, still feels the pain.

“Sometimes I can sleep, sometimes I can’t,” he said.

“When I sleep I have flashbacks. I see my daughters.”

Abdul Hameed, 44, said: “To us it is still very fresh. Rab lost all his immediate family. It is unimaginable.”

Mr Hameed added: “Someone, somewhere knows where Shahid Mohammed is at this moment.

“We beg of that person to come forward and help the police bring him to justice.

“There is a reward of £10,000 offered but we would give everything to see this man captured.

“He is enjoying his life but we are trapped in the grief of knowing that our loved ones will never again bring happiness to our lives.”

Other family members who made a press conference appeal were Abdul Majeed and Siddiqah Aziz.

Anyone with information should contact the police incident room on 01274 373737 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111. E-mails can be sent to wypenq1@gmail.com.

TOP politicians have vowed to continue the fight for justice for the Chishti family – taking their campaign to Pakistan if necessary.

The newly-elected West Yorkshire Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson ordered fresh inquiries immediately upon his appointment.

His decision followed intense lobbying from Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman and Kirklees Council leader Mehboob Khan.

Suspect Shahid Mohammed was arrested in connection with the petrol bomb attack in Birkby but fled after being released on bail. It is thought he went to Pakistan.

With his whereabouts still unknown, Mr Burns-Williamson said he was quite prepared to contact Home Secretary Theresa May to put pressure on the Pakistan government.

“If that’s what it takes I will do it,” he said.

Mr Burns-Williamson said emotions were still “very raw” for the family and he wanted to “reinvigorate” the investigation and bring Mohammed to justice.

In July 2003 three men were convicted for their part in the crime.

Shaied Iqbal, of Thornton Lodge, was convicted of eight counts of murder and was ordered to serve at least 22 years in jail.

Shahiel Shazad and Nazar Hussain, both of Crosland Moor, were convicted of eight counts of manslaughter and jailed for life.

Nazar Hussain was told he would serve at least 18 years but he was recently freed on licence after eight years, sparking family fury.

Mr Burns-Williamson said he had written to the head of the Parole Board seeking answers.

“We don’t know the reasons behind his release but on face value it does look odd after such a heinous crime that someone should be released relatively early.”

Clr Khan said the Parole Board’s decision was “not transparent” and said it was clear the trial judge wanted those guilty to serve the minimum sentences he imposed.

Clr Khan added: “The world is a much smaller place than it was 10 years ago.

“My plea is simple. Let Mohammed face a trial of his peers. If he is innocent he will go free.

“Surely he cannot run for the rest of his life.”

Mr Sheerman said he was delighted the investigation had been stepped up, and said he hoped the £10,000 reward could be increased with the help of a private donor.

“We will not rest until this man is found,” said Mr Sheerman.

“Whoever is behind him should tell us where he is or get the message to him that he should give himself up. We are going to be tireless.”

“YOU can run but you can’t hide forever.”

That was the powerful message to a man being hunted over an arson attack which claimed the lives of eight members of the same family.

In May 2002, the horrific deaths of members of the Chishti family, rocked the close-knit Birkby community.

Three men were jailed but a fourth jumped bail and fled to Pakistan in a bid to escape justice.

Yesterday more than 100 police officers embarked on a mass information seek aimed at finding clues to the whereabouts of Shahid Mohammed.

Police also released a digitally-enhanced image showing how Mohammed may look today aged 31, almost 11 years later.

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Click here to view image one of Shahid Mohammed created using ageing software

Click here to view image two of Shahid Mohammed created using ageing software

At a press conference, attended by the Chishti family, Det Supt Lisa Griffin, leading the manhunt, said: “The world is not as big a place as it used to be.

“There are no places to hide. Shahid Mohammed is out there and we will find him.”

Though Mohammed was thought to have fled to Pakistan, police believe he could still be in Britain – or even Huddersfield.

Det Supt Griffin said: “This man may be in the local community, he may be in the UK, Pakistan or in another country but this is a manhunt and even at this time this remains very much a live investigation.”

Det Supt Griffin yesterday sent more than 100 officers onto the streets of Huddersfield where they visited the homes of known friends and associates of Mohammed.

They also carried out random visits across the community handing out leaflets and pictures of the suspect.

Speaking at a briefing to police teams at the West Yorkshire Fire Service HQ in Birkenshaw yesterday, Det Supt Griffin told her officers to “expect the unexpected” and report any clues, however small.

She warned that Mohammed may have changed his name and his appearance and may now have a family.

“He was 20 at the time, he is now 31. He has many friends, family and associates in the Huddersfield area and I appeal to the community in Huddersfield to please pass on any information.

“It is hard to imagine that someone born and brought up in this country would have severed all contacts.

“He must have kept in contact with someone and I am not closing my mind to any possibility of where he might be.”

Det Supt Griffin said the investigation was the largest multiple murder inquiry carried out by West Yorkshire Police in more than 30 years, and the hunt would go on to bring closure for the Chishti family.

She said: “I strongly believe that someone in the local community knows something about Shahid Mohammed.

“The time has come for Shahid Mohammed to face the consequences. We want to see him before a British court.”

West Yorkshire Police’s media van also toured Huddersfield, displaying a large-screen video appeal for information.

A bluetooth message was also flashed out, along with regular tweets.

Det Supt Griffin said the police appreciated continuing public feeling over the tragedy and added: “We want to bring this back into the conscious mind of the public at large.

“It has always remained in the hearts of the people of Huddersfield. People feel strongly.

“The family deserve to see all those responsible brought to justice.”