Teenagers aged 14 and 17 arrested over murder of Bradley Gledhill, West Yorkshire Police say

Two further people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a young man in Batley, police have said.
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Two teenagers aged 17 and 14 were arrested today (Thursday) as part of the investigation into Bradley Gledhill's death following an incident on Sunday evening.

West Yorkshire Police were called to Park Croft, Batley, at 10.28pm. Mr Gledhill, 20, was taken to hospital after he was stabbed following fighting in the street and sadly died shortly later.

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Three men aged 18, 19 and 23 are currently charged with Mr Gledhill's murder and the attempted murder of two other men who suffered serious injuries.

Two further arrests have been made over the death of Bradley Gledhill, picturedTwo further arrests have been made over the death of Bradley Gledhill, pictured
Two further arrests have been made over the death of Bradley Gledhill, pictured

Usman Karolia, 19, of Lime Tree Avenue, Batley, Ahmed Karolia, 23, of Lime Tree Avenue, Batley and Raja Nawaz, 18, of Longfield Road, Heckmondwike all appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court today and were remanded into custody.

They are due to appear at Leeds Crown Court tomorrow.

West Yorkshire Police spokesman said that the 17-year-old arrested today remains in police custody at this time.

The 14-year-old has been eliminated from the investigation and faces no charges.

Two further arrests have been made over the death of Bradley GledhillTwo further arrests have been made over the death of Bradley Gledhill
Two further arrests have been made over the death of Bradley Gledhill
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Detective Chief Inspector Vanessa Rolfe, of the force's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, is leading the investigation.

She said: “Our investigation in Bradley’s murder remains ongoing and I continue to urge anyone who has information who we have not spoken with to come forwards.

“There are a number of ways to contact the force and our new online Major Incident Public Portal allows those who contact us to upload CCTV clips or any images they may have which could assist enquires.”

Anyone who has any information which could assist the police investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 referencing police crime number 1320031042. Information can also be given in complete anonymity to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.