Reward offered in search for stab victim's killers

A £20,000 reward has been offered for help to find those responsible for the fatal stabbing of a man in Bradford six months ago.

Luqman Ishfaq, 23, was found on Barlow Street in Barkerend on 21 October after what police said was an "incident of violent disorder" and he died later in hospital.

He was sitting in a parked car with friends outside a fish and chip shop on Barkerend Road when the black VW Golf they were in was "violently rammed" by a gang in 4x4s, Crimestoppers said.

The charity said Mr Ishfaq was then chased to a nearby street and killed by the gang. About 20 suspects have been arrested.

The group of 15-20 attackers fled the scene before causing further damage at an address on Upper Rushton Road, Crimestoppers said.

Their cars were later found abandoned in the Attock Park area of the city.

Gemma Gibbs, Crimestoppers manager for Yorkshire & the Humber, said the "shocking" act of violence had left the community in mourning and searching for answers.

"Mr Ishfaq's life was tragically taken from him in a brutal display of violence," she said.

"It is six months from the day of the murder and we are determined to help bring justice for Luqman and his loved ones".

Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers anonymously, she said.

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