Police have arrested a man after receiving reports of a person armed with a knife outside the college on Great Horton Road at 9:20 this morning. 

The man was detained by college security staff, before being arrested by attending officers. 

Two members of the public have been taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

The man, who is reportedly in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting two members of the public and two emergency workers, as well as a racially-aggravated public order offence and causing damage to a police vehicle. 

Detective Inspector Ailis Coates said: “We know that this incident will understandably cause some concern in the community. I would like to reassure people that the suspect was quickly detained by security staff and arrested by the police.

“We understand that this incident has been witnessed by a large number of people and that some people may have filmed bits of it. We would ask them to please share this footage with the police as it could greatly assist us in our ongoing investigation.

“We currently have a police scene in place on Great Horton Road and people can expect to see our neighbourhood policing colleagues in the area providing reassurance to college staff and students and the wider community.”

Anyone who has witnessed the incident, or may have some more information has been asked by the police to contact Bradford District CID via Live Chat | West Yorkshire Police, or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13250579597.

Information can also be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.