Police have arrested eight men including three on suspicion of murder after a 19-year-old killed in a street fight with knives in Bradford yesterday that saw three people stabbed.
Officers from West Yorkshire Police were called to the scene at 2.31pm on Friday to a report of ‘a number of men’ fighting with knives.
Emergency services rushed to the Newton Street area of the city and found the young man seriously injured. Despite their best efforts, he sadly died at the scene.
Police say that while the exact circumstances are still being investigated, it is believed the man was fatally stabbed outside a shop in Loughrigg Street, with two other men also knifed in the incident.
A murder investigation has been launched as officers have so far arrested a total of eight people.
A 27-year-old man arrested on suspicion of affray in relation to the events received a stab wound to the chest and remains in a serious condition in hospital.
A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder received a stab wound to the arm that is not considered life threatening.
An 18-year-old and a second 24-year-old man were also arrested on suspicion of murder.
Cordons remain in place and four arrests have been made in connection with the event so far
Officers were called at 2.31pm to a report of the brawl and emergency services found a 19-year-old male who suffered serious injuries
Footage from the scene shows smashed windows on a car after a brawl in the Newton Street area
Forensics are currently on site following the death of a 19-year-old who was pronounced deceased at the scene
A second 27-year-old man, a 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old man have also been arrested on suspicion of affray. A 53-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the disorder which took place this afternoon in the Newton Street area.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: ‘Our investigation remains at an early stage, and we are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries to build up a complete picture of the circumstances in which this young man has tragically lost his life.
‘We are grateful to all those in the community who have come forward with information to assist the investigation and we continue to appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any relevant CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage to contact us.
‘We have specially trained officers working to support this young man’s family and what is clearly a really difficult time for them.
‘We recognise that there will be an understandable level of shock and concern in the local community following this incident and we are continuing to work closely alongside Bradford District’s Stronger Communities Team and the local neighbourhood policing team to reassure people and keep them informed of the progress of our investigation.’
Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Piperwell or crime reference 13250318241.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
