Man arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in Bradford city centre
Kulsuma Akter was stabbed on Saturday afternoon
Last updated 9th Apr 2024
Police investigating the death of Kulsuma Akter in Bradford have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of her murder.
The man from Oldham was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 9 April) in the Aylesbury area.
Kulsuma, 27, from Oldham, died after being stabbed on Westgate in Bradford at the junction with Drewton Road on Saturday afternoon. She was pushing her young baby in a pram at the time.
She was taken to hospital but died from her injuries. Police say her family are being supported by specially trained officers.
The baby is safe and was not harmed in the incident.
Due to police having contact with Kulsuma prior to her death, West Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).
It was also confirmed yesterday afternoon that a 23-year-old man has been arrested in Cheshire on suspicion of assisting an offender and he remains in police custody.