Police investigating the death of Oldham mum Kulsuma Akter, have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of her murder.
The 27-year-old died after being stabbed whilst pushing a pram on Westgate in Bradford, at the junction with Drewton Road, at 3.21pm on Saturday.
A man from Oldham was arrested in the early hours today, in Aylesbury.
Members of the public and the media have been thanked for widely sharing appeals for information in relation to Kulsuma’s death.
Kulsuma was taken to hospital but subsequently died from her injuries. Her baby is safe and was not harmed in the incident.
Due to police having contact with Kulsuma prior to her death, West Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
It has been confirmed that a 23-year-old man has been arrested in Cheshire on suspicion of assisting an offender and he remains in police custody.
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.”
If anyone has any information that could assist the investigation, they can report it via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 1071 of April 6. Information can also be given to the Major Incident Public Portal via this link
