Murder hunt after Bradford gang 'targets' victim, 19

Police were called to reports of an assault on Gladstone Street, in the Bradford Moor area, at 12.39am and found the victim with a number of stab wounds.

He was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary but was pronounced dead.

West Yorkshire Police said they believed a group of men carried out the "targeted" attack.

Detective superintendent Steve Payne, leading the investigation with the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "This was a targeted attack on the 19-year-old man.

"We believe he was attacked by a group of males who arrived at the scene in a vehicle."

The detective continued: "It is clear that this was not a random attack and we are now trying to establish the full circumstances that led to the death of this man."

Mr Payne said forensic examinations were being carried out at the scene and detectives were conducting house-to-house inquiries.

Neighbourhood policing officers were speaking to local people to offer reassurance.

Anyone who saw the attack or has any information about those responsible is asked to contact police on 0845 606060606 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.