POLICE arrested 14 people, including two for weapons-related offences, and seized 11 vehicles in an operation during the Eid period in Bradford West.

The operation ran in the Great Horton Road area of the city and was co-ordinated by the Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), with support from Bradford Council area officers, councillors, and local residents.

The arrests included four people for being over the prescribed limit for drugs or alcohol, two for possession of an offensive weapon and going equipped to steal, and two wanted for other offences.

Five vehicles were seized for having no insurance, with the other six believed to have been involved in crime or previously having Section 59 notices issued against them.

A Section 59 notice can be issued against a vehicle for anti-social use, with police then able to seize the vehicle should it be seen to cause further nuisance.

Tickets were also issued to eleven motorists for failing to wear a seat belt, and five for using a mobile phone, while 44 fixed penalty notices were issued for parking offences.

Inspector Tom Casey, who leads the NPT, said: “I would like to thank our partners and the community for their support of this police operation and their patience during the road closures.

“The vast majority of people who attended the Great Horton area for the celebrations caused no issues for ourselves or our partners, and the feedback from residents and councillors has been positive.”

Councillor Abdul Jabar, Bradford Council's executive member for neighbourhoods and community safety, added: "Everyone deserves to be able to live in a safe environment and celebrate festivities such as Eid appropriately.

"Anyone who drives at excessive speeds, uses a mobile device whilst driving, or drives in an anti-social, careless, or dangerous manner at any time of the year is likely to face fines, penalty points, and risk having their vehicles seized.

“We have to do all we can to reduce the number of road collisions and casualties across the whole district.”