A man and woman have been arrested after a 59-year-old man suffered life-threatening head injuries during a violent street fight in Bradford.
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was seriously injured during a violent altercation involving weapons in Bradford.
At just after 9pm on Saturday (Oct 17), officers from West Yorkshire Police were called to Brompton Road following reports of a fight in the street in which a man had been seriously injured.
Emergency services attended and found a 59-year-old man suffering from a serious head injury.
Police enquiries established that a black car had arrived at the scene before a man got out of the vehicle and began assaulting the victim.
An altercation involving other people then followed.
Following enquiries, officers arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and a 36-year-old woman on suspicion of Section 18 wounding.
The woman has since been released on police bail.
The 59-year-old victim remains in hospital receiving treatment for life-threatening injuries.
Police launched an appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone who saw of has footage of the incident is asked to contact Bradford CID on 101 or online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing crime number 13260592496.
“It can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”