Manhunt underway for suspect, 25, in connection with tragic stabbing of woman in Bradford

Manhunt underway for suspect, 25, in connection with tragic stabbing of woman in Bradford

Authorities are on the lookout for a ⁢25-year-old individual following the tragic stabbing ​of a woman in Bradford city center while ‍she was out with her baby in a pram.

West Yorkshire police are urging the public to report any sightings of Habibur Masum, a man from the Oldham area.

The victim, a⁣ 27-year-old woman⁣ who remains unidentified, was attacked around ⁢3:20 pm on Saturday in the Westgate area of Bradford. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries.

Fortunately, ⁤the baby in the pram during⁣ the​ incident was unharmed. Investigators suspect a⁢ prior connection between the ⁢victim and⁢ the assailant.

DCI Stacey Atkinson ⁢expressed the community’s ​shock over the incident and assured ongoing police presence ​in Bradford for further investigations and patrols.

View image in fullscreenA CCTV image of Habibur Masum. Photograph: West⁢ Yorkshire Police/PA

Masum, described as an Asian man with a slim build, was last seen in distinctive clothing. Authorities recovered a knife from the crime scene, urging caution if he is spotted.

If you have any information on Habibur Masum’s whereabouts or activities since ​the incident, please contact the police immediately.

Report any sightings of Masum to West Yorkshire police via 999 and provide any relevant information to aid the investigation ⁢through Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 1071 of 6 April.

2024-04-07 ‍13:37:57
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