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Army Bomb Team Called After Suspicious Item Found in Bradford City Centre

Police secured a wide cordon pending specialist assessment by the Army bomb team.

Overview

  • Contractors clearing a flat on Sunbridge Road reported a suspicious item near Bradford city centre.
  • West Yorkshire Police logged the call at about 9:36 a.m. on Friday and established a precautionary cordon.
  • An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was requested, with a bomb-disposal vehicle photographed at the scene.
  • West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a single crew is on site to support police.
  • Authorities have not confirmed the item's identity or the property's ownership, and people are being asked to avoid the area as inquiries continue.