Bradford murder investigation: Suspect arrested after mum stabbed while pushing pram
On Saturday, Kulsuma Akter, 27, was stabbed in Bradford city centre as she pushed her baby in a pram. This morning a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder - more than 150 miles away.
Police say they have arrested a suspect in a murder investigation after a mother was stabbed to death while pushing her baby in a pram.
Kulsuma Akter, 27, from Oldham, died after being stabbed in Westgate, Bradford, at the junction with Drewton Road at 3.21pm on Saturday.
She was rushed to hospital but later died from her injuries.
The baby is safe and was not harmed.
In the aftermath, police launched a manhunt to search for a suspect.
A 25-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The man, from Oldham, was arrested in the early hours of this morning, more than 150 miles away in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Previously in the investigation, a 23-year-old man was also arrested in Cheshire on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in custody.
Due to police having contact with the victim prior to her death, West Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Ms Akter's family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police, said: "This is a tragic incident in which a mother has lost her life in the most horrific of circumstances.
"We understand that this has caused a considerable amount of concern in the local community. Local Neighbourhood Policing teams are patrolling the area conducting reassurance to the community.
"We would like to thank Thames Valley Police for their support and assistance in this matter."
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