Woman in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Bradford
Reports were received on Friday afternoon that a woman had been deliberately struck with a white Seat Ibiza on Hillcrest Drive
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in the Queensbury area of Bradford.
Reports were received at 12:47pm on Friday (29 August) that a woman had been deliberately struck with a white Seat Ibiza on Hillcrest Drive.
Emergency services attended at the scene and a 48-year-old woman was taken to hospital, where she is described as being in a critical condition.
A Seat Ibiza was found abandoned and on fire on Soaper Lane.
A 39-year-old man from Bradford was arrested on suspicion of attempt murder and is in police custody. A 32-year-old woman from Bradford was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and has been released on bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “From our enquiries so far, we understand that there has been an altercation between the female victim and a man immediately prior to this incident. We are treating this collision as a deliberate act with the vehicle involved being used as a weapon.
“The victim is in hospital with very serious injuries which are described as life-threatening. We have a man in custody and extensive enquiries ongoing to investigate this awful incident.
“We appreciate that this incident will cause some concern in the wider community and there will be increased patrols in the area. Our understanding is that those involved are all known to each other and that this was a targeted attack.
“I would ask anyone who has seen any part of this incident who has not already spoken to the police to please come forward.”
Information can be passed to the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via the Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13250496020.
Anyone wishing to give information anonymously can do so via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.