2 more attempted murder arrests made after fight involving weapons on street

A man was found by emergency services with a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition.

Scenes from Brompton Road yesterday (Monday) <i>(Image: T&A)</i>

(Image: T&A)

Two more attempted murder arrests have been made following a fight involving weapons on Bradford street.

A 59-year-old man was reportedly attacked on Brompton Road in East Bowling, shortly after 9pm on Saturday.

He was found by emergency services with a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition.

On Sunday, a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police sceneThe police scene on Monday (Image: Newsquest)

A 36-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding.

They have both been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police update

In a latest update, two men, aged 41 and 45, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The 45-year-old has been released without charge, whilst the other man remains in police custody.

Full police statement

In a latest statement on Tuesday, a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Detectives investigating a serious assault on Brompton Road, Bradford on Saturday evening (17 October) have made further arrests.

"Two men, aged 41 and 45, have been arrested on suspicion of attempt murder.

"The 45-year-old man has been released without charge, whilst the 41-year-old man remains in police custody.

"A 38-year-old man and 36-year-old woman arrested on Sunday, have both been bailed pending further enquiries.

"The 59-year-old man remains in hospital in a critical condition.

"Enquiries remain ongoing by Bradford CID."

The force is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage to come forward.

The spokesman added: "Anyone who saw of has footage of the incident is asked to contact Bradford CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing crime number 13260592496.

"It can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."