Police have confirmed that two men were arrested following an unannounced visit to Bradford by the far-right group Britain First. 

The Bradford men, aged 27 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of affray after a vehicle belonging to the group was damaged by members of the public. 

Officers are conducting enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage following the incident, which took place on Hamm Strasse in the city centre just before 3.15pm yesterday. 

The two men were in police custody last night. 

Another of the group's vehicles was damaged in an earlier incident on Lumb Lane at about 3pm.

Around 30 members of Britain First, which describes itself as a "patriotic political party", based themselves in Darley Street in the city centre yesterday afternoon, handing out copies of the group's free newspaper to members of the public. 

Superintendent Damien Miller, of Bradford District Police, said: “Enquiries are continuing into this affray following the unannounced arrival of around 30 Britain First members to Bradford. 

“The group visited Darley Street and  Lumb Lane but did not parade. 

"They were monitored throughout by West Yorkshire Police, and issued with dispersal notices requiring them to leave the county.

“We continue to hold two men in custody for questioning following an attack on a vehicle brought by the group, and we have recovered extensive CCTV footage which we are reviewing.

“I would ask anyone who saw the attacks on vehicles on both Hamme Strasse and Lumb Lane to contact Bradford District Police on 101. 

"Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”