A woman has died after being stabbed in Bradford city centre.

West Yorkshire Police said the “shocking incident” happened in “broad daylight in a busy area” on Saturday and was witnessed by a number of people.

Officers were called to Westgate in Bradford at 3.21pm after reports a woman had been stabbed by a man who then fled the scene.

She was taken to hospital where she subsequently died of her injuries.

The victim is yet to be formally identified but is understood to be 27 years old.

Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson said the suspect is believed to have been known by the victim.

She added: “We know that this incident will understandably cause concern in the local community and I would like to reassure the wider public that we are working tirelessly to investigate this horrendous crime and bring the person responsible to justice.”

Police have launched an appeal for information, asking anyone in the area with dashcam footage or who witnessed the incident to come forward.