Teenage boy critical after Bradford stabbing
Two 15-year-olds were arrested in connection with the incident
A 16-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in Bradford.
The Homicide and Major Enquiry team (HMET) have launched an investigation after police were called to Grosvenor Park, Lumb Lane at 5.29pm on Saturday 11 March.
A 16-year-old boy was found with a stab wound to his chest. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the incident.
One 15 year old has been bailed pending further enquiries.
The other 15 year old remains in police custody at this time on suspicion of attempted murder. Police were called to Grosvenor Park on Lumb Lane on Saturday evening.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) said:
“This is a very serious incident where a 16-year-old boy has been stabbed and remains critically ill in hospital.
“My thoughts are with the victim and his family who, as you can imagine, are distraught.
“We know there were numerous young people in the park between 4:30pm and 5:30pm on Saturday who may have witnessed the disorder. I would appeal directly to each one of them to come forward and provide evidence in the investigation.
“We know that people who were there may have reservations about speaking with the police, but we hope that they can appreciate that this is important for the victim and the investigation.”
Chief Inspector Bash Anwar of Bradford District Police said:
“This incident has shocked the local community. My neighbourhood officers are providing support and reassurance.
“We are appealing directly to the people who might have seen what happened to come forward as they may have information that will help the investigation.
“Our colleagues at HMET need the support of the community and I would urge anyone who has any information, however small, to assist.
“We recognise that an incident like this will cause understandable concern in the community and we need the community to take a stand against this type of violence. Knives have no place on our streets.”
Anyone who has any information that could help the ongoing police investigation they are asked to contact HMET by using 101 Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13230140005.
Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.