Police came under attack as yobs threw fireworks and missiles at officers during Leeds man's arrest

Police in Bradford came under fire as members of the public threw missiles and fireworks at officers during an arrest.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Oct 2018, 15:41 BST

Updated 10th Oct 2018, 00:55 BST

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A police car was damaged and police officers came under attack while an arrest was being made in the Holmewood area of Bradford on Thursday, October 4.

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A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "During his arrest, a police car was damaged and officers came under attack from missiles and fireworks being thrown at them by other people in the vicinity.

"No-one was hurt as a result of this disorder. Enquiries are ongoing."

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