Man stabbed in the neck in 'truly shocking' broad daylight attack in Yorkshire city centre

Jonathan Pritchard
By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 26th Aug 2022, 10:17 BST
Updated 26th Aug 2022, 10:19 BST
Two men have been arrested a man was stabbed in the neck in broad daylight.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed a 48-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in Ivegate, in Bradford city centre, shortly before 6pm on Thursday (Aug 25). The force said the man was found with an injury to his neck.

A police cordon is in place at the scene as police continue to investigate.

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A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and a 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They are both in custody.

A cordon is in place in BradfordA cordon is in place in Bradford
A cordon is in place in Bradford

Detective Inspector Karl Noglik of Bradford CID said: “This is a truly shocking incident to have happened in broad daylight in the city centre. I would like to reassure the public that this was an isolated incident, and we have made several arrests.

“A scene remains on whilst forensic enquiries are ongoing. Local neighbourhood policing patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance to businesses and the public.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Ivegate and Kirkgate around 5.30pm who may have seen the assault to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bradford CID on 101, quoting incident number 13220469570. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.