Breaking News: Woman Arrested Following Stabbing in Bradford City Centre
Key Points:
- Incident occurred in Bradford city centre this afternoon
- Large cordon remains in place
- Woman arrested under suspicion of stabbing
- 17-year-old male charged with attempted murder
Details:
At approximately 9:32 AM GMT-4 on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, a woman was detained following a stabbing incident in Bradford's city centre. A wide cordon remains in place as authorities investigate the scene.
A 17-year-old male from Bradford, whose identity is being withheld due to legal restrictions involving minors, appeared in court for the first time in connection with the incident. He has been charged with attempted murder.
Further Developments:
An official investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. Police have cordoned off the area for further examination.
Local business owners, including Ellen Boyle of the Old Crown pub on Ivegate, have expressed frustration over the incident's impact on their daily operations.
The incident follows a recent proposal to transform a former phone shop in the city centre into a gaming area for a neighbouring bar, aiming to revitalize the area after a period of declining footfall.
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