Barkerend stabbing: Residents 'heard screaming' last night

West Yorkshire Police has launched a murder investigation today after a 23-year-old man suffered fatal stab wounds late last night.

Officers were called to Barlow Street, Bradford at 10.29pm on Monday by the ambulance service to reports a man was “unconscious with stab wounds”.

He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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There are police cordons in place across multiple streets in the Barkerend area including, Back Heath Terrace, Upper Rushton Road, Barlow Street, Barkerend Road, Harewood Street, and Gladstone Street today while officers investigate.

Multiple police cordons in place, in the Barkerend area of Bradford (Image: Gazz Hall/The West Yorkshire News Telegraph Facebook page) A resident who lives within one of the cordons claimed the man was attacked by a "big gang".

He said: "It happened outside my house.

"There were 10 to 15 people. It was a big gang. They rammed his car, beat him up and one person stabbed him.

"It's very worrying and it's a shock to everybody.

"I can't get into my house through the front door because the police won't let me on the street. I have to us the back door."

A number of residents from the area have responded in shock at the death of a young man, with others describing hearing a commotion.

One resident said: "I heard screaming last night about two or three in the morning.

"I thought it was just normal because there's always something going on around here."

Meanwhile, a shop owner said: "I heard screaming and shouting. It sounded like a fight.

"I didn't see anything either, but my shop which is next to the post office, is closed this morning because it's in the cordon."

Forensic officers are combing various streets in the Barkerend area after a stabbing last night (Image: Newsquest) The victim of the attack was described as having “a good heart” by a man who knew him.

He said: "He was a good kid. He had a good heart.

"It's sad to see.

"This is a good area, but it's becoming like London.

“Five years ago, knife crime was not as prevalent as it is now."

One resident said: "This is definitely quite shocking. It's a close-knit community around here."

Another added: "I was just going to the shop when I saw all the police and the ambulance service last night.

"It's very sad that someone has died. I'm very sad for him and his family."

Although she said the local area is okay, she added: "I'm very worried about the safety of my child."

Forensic officers are combing various streets in the Barkerend area after a stabbing last night (Image: Newsquest) Police have stepped up patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the public.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are carrying out extensive enquiries and forensic officers have been combing various streets in the Barkerend area today.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious last night in any of these areas is asked to contact police via 101 or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote crime reference number: 13240574802.

Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers online, or on: 0800 555 111.