In a ‘tragic’ incident that occurred on 21 October 2024, Luqman Ishfaq, a 24-year-old man from Bradford, lost his life following a violent attack.

The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and conviction of those responsible for his murder.

On that fateful evening, Luqman was parked with friends in a black VW Golf outside Barkerend Fisheries on Barkerend Road when they were violently rammed by the suspects using 4×4 vehicles.

A group of 15-20 suspects, armed with blunt and bladed weapons, chased Luqman onto Barlow Street, where he was fatally attacked. This shocking act of violence has left the community in mourning and searching for answers.

The suspects fled the scene in the vehicles involved and later caused further damage at an address on Upper Rushton Road before abandoning the cars in the Attock Park area of Bradford.

To date, more than 19 suspects have been arrested by the police, who are continuing their extensive investigations into this case.

Gemma Gibbs, Crimestoppers Regional Manager for Yorkshire & Humberside, stated, “Luqman’s life was tragically taken from him in a brutal display of violence. Today marks six months from the day of the murder. Crimestoppers is determined to help bring justice for Luqman and his loved ones. We appeal to anyone who may have information regarding this incident, no matter how small, to come forward.”

Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact them online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details.

Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded there is no caller number display and no 1471 facility.

The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police.

A reward code must be asked for when calling the charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact Crimestoppers via the online form anonymously, the ‘keep in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with the charity.