Muslim father-of-four dies after friends ‘force’ him to drink two bottles of brandy in 30 minutes as loss for losing card game

The young father died from fatal levels of alcohol, having 330mg of alcohol per 1000ml of blood – more than four times the legal limit. Pathologist Dr Richard Knight said the cause of death was acute alcohol intoxication.

Aziz was carrying thousands of pounds to buy a wedding present for his brother – the money was never found, Bradford Coroners’ Court heard.

Lawyer Matthew Stanbury, representing Aziz’s family, said: “Jurmana was included as a concept in your group.” However, Shaqoor denied this and said the word actually translates to “treat”.

None of the five men present that night were charged, despite the police investigation.

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The court heard that Aziz had a close group of friends, some dating back to childhood, and they frequently met to drink and smoke.

His wife of 14 years, Sadhaf Ikllaq, said her husband often came home drunk.

She told the court: “He would meet his friends and drink alcohol. Friends brought him home and carried him upstairs, but sometimes he couldn’t go up and slept downstairs.

“He never went to see his friends and didn’t come home, even if he came back at 5 in the morning. I know because I’m always waiting.