Missing person turns up alive after 5 years
Ismail Ali, a shop worker from Bradford who vanished in 2020 and was thought to be dead, just walked into a police station—alive—on November 19, 2025.
His disappearance had led police to arrest five people on suspicion of murder, believing the worst.
What's happening now?
With Ali back, police are digging into where he's been and why he disappeared.
They've seized a lot of cash from properties linked to the suspects and are also investigating possible money laundering offenses.
Ali's family has finally gotten good news, and he's being looked after while checks continue.
Why does this matter?
This case shows how missing person investigations can take unexpected turns—and how complicated they get when crime is involved.
It's also a reminder of how much families go through when someone vanishes for years.