West Yorkshire Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have opened a joint investigation after a 22-year-old man was discovered seriously injured on York Street, Bradford on the night of Thursday, 23 July.
Emergency services respond
Yorkshire Ambulance Service alerted police at 10.23pm after attending the scene. The man was taken into the care of emergency personnel but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
"At 10.23pm yesterday evening (23 July), officers were called by colleagues from YAS to a report of man who was seriously injured on York Street, Bradford. The man, 22, was sadly pronounced dead shortly afterwards. A joint investigation has commenced with partners from HSE and enquiries remain ongoing."
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under active enquiry. Officers from West Yorkshire Police are working alongside the HSE to establish what happened. No further details about the cause of the injuries have been released while enquiries continue.
What is known so far
- Date and time: Evening of Thursday 23 July; police were contacted at 22:23 BST.
- Location: York Street, Bradford.
- Victim: a 22-year-old man who was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Investigation: Joint police and HSE inquiry ongoing; further details withheld pending enquiries.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Agency notified | Yorkshire Ambulance Service |
| Responding bodies | West Yorkshire Police; HSE |
| Current status | Ongoing joint investigation |
Local impact and what to expect next
Residents in the area may see an increased police presence while enquiries continue. Investigations involving the HSE commonly occur where there is a potential workplace safety element or where specialist forensic and regulatory expertise is required. The police have not confirmed whether the HSE involvement relates to a specific workplace or other matter.
Anyone with information that could assist officers is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police. If you were in the York Street area on the night of 23 July and saw anything unusual or have dashcam or mobile footage, you can help the ongoing inquiry by coming forward.
Contact details and appeals will be published by West Yorkshire Police as the investigation progresses. InfoRadar will update this report with any new information released by the authorities.
