Police investigating a knife crime in Manningham have released an image of a car they are trying to trace. 

The five door black Volkswagen Golf hatchback, was last seen close to the Bradford Royal Infirmary in the early hours of April 9 after a 32-year-old man was injured in the car park of Manningham Library on Carlisle Road.

At the time it had the registration plate SJ62 0ZP and is believed to have taken the injured man to hospital with knife injuries.

Detective Inspector Claire Smith, of Bradford District CID, said: “We are keen to locate this vehicle as we believe it will be crucial to our enquiries.

“We are also keen to speak to a man who assisted the driver with putting the victim into the car, as well as anyone else who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Carlisle Road area between 12am and 12.30am on 9 April.”

Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact Bradford District CID on 101, quoting log 0037 of 9 April, or use www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.