A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a mother who was pushing a pram, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed.
The force said that a 25-year-old man from Oldham has been arrested following the death of Kulsuma Akter, 27, in Bradford on Saturday, April 6.
Police said the suspect was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, April 9) in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Following Ms Akter's death, it was confirmed that the baby was not harmed during the incident and is safe.
In the days following the stabbing, police have searched across the north of England for a suspect from Oldham.
Raids were carried out in Oldham, Burnley and Chester, which led to a 23-year-old man being arrested in Cheshire on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Following the arrest of the man on suspicion of murder, police have thanked members of the public and the media for widely sharing appeals for information in relation to Ms Akter's death.
Greater Manchester Police have said that they are continuing with increased patrols in Oldham, as well as reassurance visits.
Following this arrest, we are continuing with increased patrols in the #Oldham area, as well as community reassurance visits.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) April 9, 2024
Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to speak to our local officers.
Our thoughts continue to be with Kulsuma's loved ones at this time. https://t.co/lStyP4LTj5
Due to police having contact with Ms Akter prior to her death, both West Yorkshire Police and Greater Manchester Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Enquiry Team, 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.”
Anyone with any information is urged to report it via Live Chat on West Yorkshire Police's website or by calling 101, quoting log 1071 of 6 April.
Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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