Search underway for suspect in fatal stabbing of woman in Bradford as she was pushing pram
West Yorkshire Police have identified a man they wish to speak with regarding the murder of a woman who was fatally stabbed in Bradford on Saturday.
A manhunt has been initiated for a 25-year-old individual after a woman was stabbed to death in front of shocked bystanders in the heart of Bradford while pushing a baby in a stroller.
The 27-year-old woman, whose identity has not been revealed by West Yorkshire Police, was assaulted while walking through the Westgate area of the city with her child on Saturday afternoon.
West Yorkshire Police has urgently appealed to the public for information on Habibur Masum, 25, who is said to be from Oldham in Greater Manchester with connections to Burnley and Chester.
Authorities mentioned that Mr. Masum was acquainted with the victim but did not confirm whether they were in a relationship.
West Yorkshire Police were alerted at 3:21 p.m. on April 6 by witnesses who reported a man stabbing a woman before fleeing.
‘Blood Was All Over on the Floor’
Shopkeeper Geo Khan described the scene: “I was sitting in my shop and heard screaming. I came out and I tried to check the pulse. There was no pulse.”
“Blood was all over the floor and there were stab wounds in her neck,” he added.
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Mr. Khan indicated that a passing doctor attempted to assist, but despite efforts from him and others, the woman could not be saved.
The baby was unharmed in the incident.
West Yorkshire Police described Mr. Masum as a slim Asian man, last seen wearing a duffle coat with three large horizontal lines of grey, white, and black.
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Enquiry Team, stated, “We have dedicated significant resources to follow up on various leads to locate Habibur Masum, but his current whereabouts are unknown.”
She added, “A knife was found at the crime scene, but we cannot confirm if Habibur Masum is armed, and we urge anyone who spots him not to confront him but to immediately call 999.”
Ms. Atkinson urged, “If anyone has information on his movements or location since 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, please contact the police urgently.”
She mentioned, “We recognize that the murder of a young woman in such appalling circumstances has stirred significant concern in the local community. Residents should anticipate a continued heightened police presence in Bradford as we proceed with further investigations and conduct patrols for reassurance.”
Echoes of Alkaline Attacker Manhunt
Police launched a search for Abdul Ezedi, an Afghan immigrant who assaulted a former partner and a child with an alkaline substance in London in January.
Ezedi resided in Newcastle-upon-Tyne for some time but traveled to London on Jan. 31 and carried out the attack before fleeing.
The Metropolitan Police initiated an extensive search for Ezedi, releasing an image of him with facial scars from the attack.
Detectives reviewed CCTV footage and concluded that Ezedi had either jumped or fallen into the River Thames near Chelsea Bridge shortly after the incident.
On Feb. 19, the Met’s Marine Policing Unit discovered Ezedi’s body in the river.
During the Easter period, Home Secretary James Cleverly cautioned church leaders about vouching for Christian converts, citing the case of Ezedi.
PA Media contributed to this report.
