Police investigating the death of Kulsuma Akter from Oldham have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of her murder.
The man, also from Oldham, was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) in the Aylesbury area.
Members of the public and the media are thanked for widely sharing appeals for information in relation to Kulsuma’s death.
The 27-year-old, from Oldham, died after being stabbed on Westgate in Bradford at the junction with Drewton Road at 3:21pm on Saturday.
Kulsuma was taken to hospital but subsequently died from her injuries. Her family are being supported by specially trained officers.
She was with her young baby at the time of the incident - the 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 was also confirmed yesterday afternoon that a 23-year-old man has been arrested in Cheshire on suspicion of assisting an offender and he remains in police custody.
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