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Nine-year-old dies after stabbing | Nine-year-old dies after stabbing |
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A nine-year-old boy has died and his 18-year-old sister is in hospital after they were stabbed in Bradford. | |
West Yorkshire Police were called to an address in Rookes Avenue in the Wibsey area at about 1945 GMT on Thursday. | West Yorkshire Police were called to an address in Rookes Avenue in the Wibsey area at about 1945 GMT on Thursday. |
The boy was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary, where he died from his injuries. His sister was taken to hospital with a stab wound. | |
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and assault. Detectives are appealing for witnesses. | |
A police spokesperson said a post-mortem examination had shown the boy, who has not yet been named, died from multiple stab wounds. | |
His sister's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | |
The address on the housing estate has been cordoned off and police said neighbourhood officers were in the area. | |
A spokeswoman for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said a call was received at 1942 GMT and a rapid response vehicle and ambulance were sent to the address. | A spokeswoman for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said a call was received at 1942 GMT and a rapid response vehicle and ambulance were sent to the address. |