Video: Horror as woman kills herself in Shipley Asda

Police have appealed for information about the woman, who they say was Asian and aged between 20 and 40, after the death at Shipley in Asda this morning.

Officers were called to the supermarket in Manor Lane at 8.37am to reports that the woman had suffered a neck wound. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.

West Yorkshire Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. A spokeswoman said officers were still trying to establish more details about the woman, who was said to have been found in a pool of blood.

Members of staff attempted to give her medical treatment before paramedics arrived.

Officers say the woman had shoulder-length dark hair tied in a ponytail and was wearing dark blue top and trousers with large silver buttons to the front and a lighter blue or purple scarf.

Detective Inspector Ryan Bragg, of Bradford CID, said: “We have tried various means to identify this woman but as yet have not been able to do so.

“I would urge anyone who believes they may know the identity of this woman or who has concerns for a family member of friend who fits this description to make contact immediately.

“Anyone with concerns or information should call Bradford CID on 101.”

One eyewitness said: “Staff told me the woman had come in with a Polish woman and while her friend was at the bakery, she’d stabbed herself. Apparently the Polish woman is a regular customer. She was driven off by police.”

The incident is believed to have taken place in the hardware section. The store was cordoned off as police forensic teams examined the area and interviewed staff and witnesses, before being opened during the afternoon.

A spokeswoman for Asda said: “We are aware of an incident in our Shipley store this morning and our thoughts are with the individual’s family at this time. Our priority at this time is looking after our colleagues and supporting the police in their investigation.”