Man held over Bradford gun and acid attack

DETECTIVES investigating an attack in which Bradford a man suffered life threatening injuries in a gun and acid attack have made an arrest in connection with the investigation.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Oct 2013, 17:59 BST
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A 23-year-old Bradford man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident in Rayleigh Street, Bradford in which a man suffered serious leg injures and also burns from a corrosive substance.

He is now being held in custody for questioning as detectives continue to investigate the assault which is now being treated as attempted murder.

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The victim, a 50- year-old man, was this morning described as being in an extremely serious condition in hospital following the offence which police believe was targeted.

Further medical examinations have revealed he suffered a gunshot wound to one of his legs in the incident which took place at about 2.11am on Monday October 14.

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Wallen of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Specialist detectives are continuing to investigate this incident which is now being treated as attempted murder.

“We continue to appeal for information and are actively searching for other suspects and I would encourage anyone who can assist our enquiries to contact us in confidence.

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“Anyone who saw suspicious behaviour outside the property on Rayleigh Street or who has information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”