Man arrested after serious assault in Bradford street fight
Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 17:02 · Archive
A 59-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being assaulted on a Bradford street on Saturday night.
A 59-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being seriously assaulted on Brompton Road, East Bowling, Bradford, just after 9pm on Saturday. Police were called to reports of a street fight involving weapons.
According to West Yorkshire Police, a black car arrived at the scene and a man got out and assaulted the victim during an affray involving other parties. A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A 36-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding but was released on police bail. The victim remains in hospital for treatment.
Local residents expressed shock at the incident. One told the Telegraph & Argus: 'We didn't hear or see anything, but it's quite concerning.' Another described seeing five or six police cars and two ambulances at the scene. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to contact Bradford CID on 101 or via the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting crime number 13260592496. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
How it is being reported
- Police issue an appeal for witnesses after fight with weapons on Bradford streetPolice have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was seriously injured a Bradford street fight with weapons.Telegraph & Argus · 19 Oct, 19:06
- Attempted murder arrest after man injured in fightA man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Saturday night's incident in Bradford.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 19 Oct, 16:51
- 'It’s quite concerning' - Residents speak of shock as man fighting for his lifeThe attack has left residents in shock.Telegraph & Argus · 19 Oct, 16:18
- Police scene in place following attempted murder arrest - live updatesLive updates as a man is fighting for his life following a serious assault.Telegraph & Argus · 19 Oct, 13:40
- Man fighting for life after 'fight with weapons' - attempted murder arrestA man reportedly got out of a black car and assaulted the victim during a street fight involving others.Telegraph & Argus · 19 Oct, 13:05
In this story: Bradford · Brompton Road · East Bowling · West Yorkshire Police
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