Authorities have identified a man named David Noutch as the main suspect in the recent stabbing near Bradford College, find out more about him and the incident below
The shocking incident has left the local community unsettled after an ordinary morning quickly turned chaotic after police responded to reports of a man armed with a weapon.
Who is David Noutch as Bradford College stabbing incident suspect is arrested
31-year-old David Noutch, white British has been charged with racially aggravated assault, threatening with a bladed article in a public place and assault by beating.
It was a White man attacking Non-White people.
Where is the apology from this hateful racist? pic.twitter.com/pOtsbRDpXV
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The event drew swift action from security staff and law enforcement, with witnesses describing the scene as tense, with officers racing to contain the situation.
David Noutch identified as main suspect in stabbing incident
Police have identified a 31-year-old man named David Noutch as the main suspect in the recent stabbing incident near Bradford College. West Yorkshire Police initially received reports of the attack around 9:21 a.m. on Thursday about a man carrying what looked like a knife on Great Horton Road. The attack left two people injured, and medical officials had to rush them to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. Officers later confirmed that the attacker used a small gardening tool to carry out the attack. Noutch later got detained by college security before police eventually arrived and arrested him on the spot.
Charges and allegations
Man Charged Following Incident Near Bradford College
A man has been charged with a number of offences following an incident near Bradford College on Thursday morning.
David Noutch, of no fixed abode, has been charged with a racially aggravated offence under the Public Order… pic.twitter.com/QvN5iGn2Fk
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Authorities have since charged David Noutch with multiple offenses, including racially aggravated assault and a racially aggravated offense under the Public Order Act. Additionally, authorities have also charged him with assault, two counts of assaulting a constable, and causing criminal damage.
David Noutch biography
Aside from the details related to the attack, David Noutch who is a white British male remains a relatively unknown figure. Police reports have described him as a man with no fixed address, suggesting possible instability. Before the incident, there was little public record about his background or previous criminal history. Noutch is currently 31 years old, and witnesses described him as visibly agitated during the attack, which led to further panic among bystanders before he was subdued.
David Noutch, of no fixed address, has been charged with a racially aggravated offence under the Public Order Act.
Profession
As of now, there is no verified information regarding Noutch’s profession or employment status at the time of the incident. Due to his lack of a permanent address, authorities suggest that he may have been unemployed or living under unstable conditions.
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Bradford College.
David Noutch, 31, self defines as white British, has been CHARGED with the following:
-Racially aggravated offence.
-Racially aggravated assault.
-Threatening with a bladed article in a public place.
-Assault by beating.Updates to follow. https://t.co/o7TL200fgW pic.twitter.com/8GNA39gKjZ
— Mary-Jane Piper 🏴🏴🇬🇧 (@Mary_Jane_Piper) October 11, 2025
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