19 year old man dies after stabbing in Bradford

A 16 year old boy and 26 year old man, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and are currently in custody.

Author: Hannah NorburyPublished 11th Oct 2021

A man has died in Bradford after being stabbed and another is at hospital in a critical but stable condition.

The two 19 year olds were found with stab wounds on John Street at around 5:45am on Sunday morning.

Detectives have launched a murder investigation.

A 16 year old boy and 26 year old man, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and are currently in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Marc Bowes, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said:

"One young man has unfortunately lost his life and another is continuing to fight for his. This is an absolutely devastating incident and a significant police operation and investigation is underway to identify and arrest those responsible.

"As a result of our enquiries, two males have been arrested and we are continuing to gather evidence in relation to this tragic incident.

"This has happened in a prominent location in Bradford city centre and, while the area is generally quieter at the time of the day that this incident has happened, there will have been people around. Our understanding from initial calls to the police is that there was a large group fighting and a number of these people will be significant witnesses and we would urge them to make themselves known.

"I ask that anyone with information, however insignificant it may seem in itself, to please make contact as soon as possible as it could be significant to our enquiries."

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