POLICE have made three more arrests overnight as part of a murder investigation in Bradford. 

Luqman Ishfaq, 23, died in hospital on October 21 after being stabbed on Barlow Street in Barkerend.

A murder probe was launched following his death. 

West Yorkshire Police has this morning confirmed that a 26-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were arrested overnight on suspicion of murder.

Meanwhile, a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray.

The three men remain in police custody.  

A 22-year-old man, from Bradford, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of murder. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.  

In total, 13 people have been arrested as part of the murder investigation. 

Luqman IshfaqLuqman Ishfaq (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

On October 24, West Yorkshire Police said two men, aged 26 and 28, were arrested on suspicion of murder. 

Seven men were then arrested the following day.

The men, aged 22, 24, 24, 27, 28, and 44, were arrested on suspicion of murder. The 28-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

They have all been released on bail. 

Anyone with any information or footage that may help detectives should contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team by calling 101 or using the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat

The crime reference is 13240574802.      

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

After Luqman died, his family paid tribute to him, saying: "Luqman was a much-loved son, brother and friend to so many.   

"He was a kind-hearted and loyal man, and the pain we feel from this loss is immeasurable.    

"As a family, we are all truly devastated that he has been so cruelly taken from us."

A friend also described Luqman as a "good lad".

"He had a lot of friends," the friend said.

"From Barkerend to Thornbury, everybody in BD3 knew him."

Police cordons were in place across various streets in the Barkerend area after the stabbing, with forensic officers combing them as part of the investigation.