A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed to death in Bradford city centre.
Police were called to Westgate, at the intersection with Drewton Road, at 3.21pm on Saturday after receiving reports that a woman had been stabbed by a man and then running away.
West Yorkshire Police said the woman was taken to hospital, where she later died.
She has not yet been formally identified but is believed to be 27 years old, the force said. Her family has been informed and is being assisted by specially trained police officers.
Detective Inspector Stacey Atkinson, from West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Investigation Team, said: “This was a shocking incident that occurred in broad daylight in a busy area of Bradford and was witnessed by many people.
“A young woman has lost her life in the most horrific circumstances and a major investigation continues to identify and arrest the man responsible.
“We know this incident will cause understandable concern in the local community and we would like to reassure the public that we are working tirelessly to investigate this horrific crime and bring those responsible to justice. I think.
“To assist with this, we would like to appeal to anyone in the area who may have dashcam footage or who may have seen or heard anything, no matter how small. Anyone who has been there is urged to come forward.
“The situation continues, including some road closures, and we would like to thank the public for their patience while we conduct investigations.”
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact police via live chat online or by calling 101 quoting log 1072 of April 6. Masu.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
