Death of woman who ran into street on fire remains a mystery as husband accused of showing 'absolute disregard' for her

Mystery continues to surround the death of a woman who ran into the street on fire - after an inquest into her death concluded. Sarah Hussain - also known as Nosheen Akhtar - died after suffering horrific burns at her home in East Street, Bury.

An inquest at Rochdale Coroners Court previously heard Ms Hussain, 31, told paramedics her husband, Waqas Mahmood, had 'set her on fire'. Other witnesses claimed she told them she set herself ablaze.

Mr Mahmood, who was initially arrested on suspicion of murder before being released without charge, denied setting fire to his wife and said she set herself ablaze following a row over his ongoing relationship with his ex-wife.

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At the conclusion of the inquest today (Friday, September 6), coroner Lisa Judge ruled Ms Hussain's death was not 'suicide'.

Delivering an open conclusion, she said: "The evidence I have heard and my findings made do not allow me to decide on any conclusion other than open attaches to this case. I have not concluded suicide."

The coroner added: "But if she didn't kill herself, who did? It is that answer I am unable to provide on the balance of probabilities."

In her ruling, Ms Judge said: "On 23 July, 2021, whilst at her home address on 3 East Street, Bury, Sarah Hussain's clothing became impregnated with white spirits and subsequently was ignited, resulting in her becoming engulfed in flames and running from the house where she was then ably assisted by others who also summonsed the emergency services.

"She received emergency treatment but the burns she sustained were incompatible with life. She succumbed to these injuries on July 24 at Wythenshawe Hospital.

"Whilst on the