New murder arrests over man's fatal stabbing

Luqman Ishfaq, a young man with dark hair and beard wearing light clothing, standing in front of a wall of flowersImage source, West Yorkshire Police
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Luqman Ishfaq died in hospital after being found with stab wounds

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Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a man who was found with stab wounds in Bradford.

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

A 26-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were arrested overnight on Thursday, West Yorkshire Police said.

A third man, aged 24, was arrested on suspicion of affray, bringing to 13 the number of people detained in connection with his death.

All three men arrested on Thursday remain in police custody.

The 10 other people arrested in connection with Mr Ishfaq's death had since been bailed, officers said.

A police spokesperson had earlier said that Mr Ishfaq was one of four people who had fled from a VW Golf involved in disorder and were chased by a group armed with weapons.

"We very much continue to appeal for witnesses and information from residents," the spokesperson added.

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