THIRTEEN arrested after man chased, beaten and stabbed to death by ‘armed gang’

A total of 13 people have now been arrested over the murder of a “much-loved” 23-year-old, police have said.

Luqman Ishfaq died in hospital after being stabbed in an “incident of violent disorder” in Bradford on October 21.

Police had said last month that Ishfaq was among four people who had fled the disorder in a VW Golf before being chased by a group of men, some of whom were armed.

The 23-year-old was then beaten and stabbed to death in Bradford’s Barlow Street at about 10.30pm that night before the suspects fled the scene.

Last night, police made three more arrests following their initial 10: A 26-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both on suspicion of murder, and a 24-year-old man, on suspicion of affray.

That followed the arrest of a 22-year-old man from Bradford on Wednesday – who has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Another eight men, aged between 22 and 44, were detained in connection with the police investigation – all of which have been released on bail.

A family tribute to the 23-year-old, as well as an image, was also released by West Yorkshire Police.

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The tribute read: “Luqman was a much-loved son, brother and friend to so many.

“He was a kind-hearted and loyal man, and the pain we feel from this loss is immeasurable.

“As a family we are all truly devastated that he has been so cruelly taken from us.”

Following Ishfaq’s death, police set up at least six crime scenes – and recovered four vehicles for forensic examination.

With their investigation still ongoing, officers have urged anyone with any information or footage which may assist them to contact West Yorkshire Police’s homicide and major enquiry team via 101 or by using the Live Chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.

The crime reference is 13240574802.

Police have also said information can be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.