Man charged with attempted murder after Bradford shooting left victim critically injured
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 28-year-old was shot in the head in what police believe was a targeted attack in Bradford.
Detectives investigating the shooting of a man in Bradford have charged a man with attempted murder.
Hasnain Akhter, 21 from Bradford, has been charged with the attempted murder of Mohammed Hasan in an incident on Gaythorne Road, on July 9.
Mohammed Hasan remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Akhter was remanded into custody and appeared before Badford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jul 15).
A 35-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Police have launched an appeal for information and for the current whereabouts of of a 24-year-old man from Bradford.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Detectives are still seeking 24-year-old Luqman Khan, from Bradford, in connection with the investigation and are continuing to appeal for any information on his current whereabouts.
“Khan is believed to have travelled to Suffolk and was thought to be in the Ipswich or Felixstowe areas.
“Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to appeal for witnesses or any information that will help the investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact the HMET via 101 or use the Live Chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting crime reference 13260388729.Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”