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IOPC to investigate West Yorkshire Police and Greater Manchester Police contact with Kulsuma Akter prior to her death

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2024-04-19
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Yorkshire Police and Greater Manchester Police

What was investigated

The IOPC has begun an investigation into contact the forces had with the complainant in the weeks before her death. The investigation follows referrals from both forces after the complainant was fatally stabbed in Bradford.

Key findings

  • The complainant received death threats prior to her death.
  • West Yorkshire Police was contacted regarding the death threats.
  • Officers were deployed to the complainant's location.
  • A search was conducted but no suspect was found.
  • Information was shared with Greater Manchester Police during this time.
  • The investigation will examine any alleged breach of bail.
  • The nature of police contact with the complainant will be reviewed.
  • The investigation will assess the response of officers involved.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the police's contact with the complainant and whether there were missed opportunities to safeguard her.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Reviewed by the BlueLineHub Editorial Team
Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · Next review due: 14 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-14.