A "DRUGS haven" of used syringes and packaging dumped in an alleyway is a danger to public safety, residents have warned.

People living nearby said "rampant" drug-taking happened at all times of the day and they feared children may pick up one of the syringes.

Ward Councillor Nazam Azam said he shared concerns, adding that West Yorkshire Police and Bradford Council were looking into the problem.

A resident of Spring Place, which backs onto the alleyway in Great Horton, said: "It's shocking, it has been going on for a long time.

"We don't want to bring this sort of attention on the area.

"Can you imagine if a child was to pick up a used syringe and want to know what it is? It's dangerous and a public safety issue.

"Residents are in fear over it. It is quite frightening for them.

"It looks like a drugs haven. There are needles being left on the street.

"It is up to the authorities to do something about this. The residents have no power."

Cllr Azam (Lab, City) said: "It's a massive concern. Residents have raised the issue of rampant drug taking in this area.

"We have attempted to sort it. It further concerns me that it is in a residential area.

"We want to eradicate it, but a solution is not simple, as we don't just want to move it to another area.

"I am aware of anti-social behaviour and drugs used in that area.

"I can assure the residents that the council and the police are doing all they can to address this kind of behaviour. It is taken very seriously by both the police and council.

"To their credit, the police have carried out action in this area."

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said the land in question was privately-owned, but investigations were under way.

"The matter has also been brought to the attention of Environmental Health," he added.

"Reports of drug dealing are taken seriously and officers have previously carried out operations in the nearby Pemberton Drive and Little Horton Lane areas as recently as last December, following similar concerns from the public.

"Police will act on any information they receive and anyone with concerns is urged to report them via the 101 non-emergency number or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."