BRADFORD, ENGLAND – A tragic incident unfolded in Bradford when a young woman was fatally stabbed while out for a walk with her infant child. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Kulsuma Akter of Oldham, succumbed to her injuries in the hospital after the attack that occurred around 3:21 p.m. on Saturday, as confirmed by the West Yorkshire Police.
Akter was pushing a pram during the incident, however, the authorities have assured that the baby was unharmed and is safe. The West Yorkshire Police have released images of the suspect, believed to be 25-year-old Habibur Masum, also from Oldham. The police believe that the victim and the suspect were acquainted.
The suspect was captured on CCTV near a bus stop following the murder. A knife was recovered from the scene, but the police suspect that Masum might still be armed. The suspect was seen wearing a duffle coat with three large horizontal stripes of grey, white, and black, light blue or grey tracksuit bottoms with a small black emblem on the left pocket, and maroon trainers. He was also seen wearing a grey hoodie with the hood up.
In connection with the case, a 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of aiding Masum in the crime. Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson expressed her condolences and assured that the local neighborhood policing teams are conducting reassurance patrols in the area. Atkinson also urged anyone with information about Masum to contact the police immediately.