Police name teenager who died in Bradford

19 year old Muhammed Mujahid Hussain suffered a suspected stab wound on Thursday night and died in hospital

Author: Edward BreslinPublished 25th Apr 2021
Last updated 25th Apr 2021

Police have named a teenager who died in Bradford as they continue their murder investigation.

He was 19 year old Muhammed Mujahid Hussain and was from the city.

Officers were called to reports of an ongoing fight in Duckworth Lane just before midnight on Thursday night.

Shortly after midnight, Muhammed attended Bradford Royal Infirmary with injuries consistent with a stabbing, but he died a short time later in hospital.

Police have now arrested a total of four people in connection with the incident.

Two males aged 17 and 20 were arrested for violent disorder and remain in custody.

A further two men, aged 18 and 20, were arrested overnight on Saturday night on suspicion of murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Vanessa Rolfe, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said:

“We are aware there is phone footage being shared of the fight on Duckworth Lane and would urge anyone who was in the area or with information that could assist our investigation to please come forward.

“A young man has lost his life and we would urge the community to work with us to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.”

Information can be given to the police by calling 101 or you can send footage or information directly to the investigation team anonymously using our Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/13XM020121B26-PO1

If anyone doesn’t want to speak to the police directly then information can also be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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