A man who allegedly stabbed a mum to death in broad daylight shared a post to his social media about “losing his bride”, days before the attack.
A manhunt is underway for Habibur Masum, 25, who is wanted in connection to the killing .
The victim was a 27-year-old woman, who was reportedly pushing a baby in a pram when she was attacked. She was knifed in the neck four times and then fled, it is reported. Officers have issued pictures of Masum, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, and told members of the public not to approach him, and to report any sightings.
It has since been reported days before the sickening act of violence, Masum - who has links to Chester and Burnley, Lancashire, shared a clip showing two characters talking about how a man “lost” his bride.
Police have warned him the public not to approach the suspect (PA)
Another video showed the suspect in Primark (YouTube)In another post of himself, he is seen looking at clothes in Primark and another shows him walking through a housing estate as snow falls, MailOnline reported. West Yorkshire Police confirmed the victim and suspect are known to each other.
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Geo Khan, a 69-year-old greengrocer nearby, said: "I saw that lady was lying face down on the pavement next to a pushchair with her five-month-old baby boy inside. I turned her over. There was a lot of blood and I checked for a pulse, but couldn’t find one."
Bradford City ward councillors - Aneela Ahmed, Nazam Azam and Shakeela Lal - said in a joint statement they were “deeply shocked” by the attack. They said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased. We would urge anyone who has any information relating to the incident, to contact the police on the information provided."
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Enquiry Team, said: “We have had significant resources following up a number of lines of enquiry to locate Habibur Masum but at this time his whereabouts are unknown. A knife was recovered from the scene of the murder, but we cannot say if Habibur Masum is armed, and I would urge anyone who does see him not to approach him but to call 999 immediately.
“If anyone has any information about his movements or whereabouts since 3.20pm on Saturday please contact police as a matter of urgency. We understand the murder of a young woman in such shocking circumstances has caused considerable concern in the local community. Residents can expect to continue to see a significant police presence in Bradford as we make further enquiries and conduct reassurance patrols in the area.”
Any current sightings of Habibur Masum should be reported to West Yorkshire Police via 999. Any other information that could assist the investigation should be reported online or by calling 101, quoting log 1071 of 6 April.
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