Three arrested after man critically injured in Burley-in-Wharfedale stabbing
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a suspected stabbing in Burley-in-Wharfedale.
A man and two women have been arrested after a victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Officers were called just before 10am to the junction of Main Street and Iron Row following reports a man had been found with stab wounds.
The ambulance service took the victim, believed to be in his 30s, to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
A 30-year-old man was arrested from a nearby address on suspicion of attempted murder.
Two women, both aged 23, were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. All three remain in custody for questioning.
Police scenes are in place at several locations as Bradford CID continues its enquiries and appeals for information or footage.
DCI Michael Cox, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “Multiple police enquiries are ongoing today into what has clearly been a very serious assault on a victim in Burley and Wharfedale.
“We realise this incident will cause concern locally, but I want to assure residents we do think this incident was isolated and targeted, and that we have all necessary resources in the area to investigate what took place.
“Police activity will continue at locations throughout the day, and we are appealing for witnesses.
“Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the Main Steet area near Iron Row earlier this morning is asked to contact Bradford CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat
"Information can also be given to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."