THERE will be some happy owners in Bradford this morning after police swooped on three stolen cars in a matter of hours.

Officers from Operation Steerside found the vehicles in the east and south of the city, all of which had been stoeln in burglaries less than 24 hours prior.

The cars included a Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and a Volkswagen.

Operation Steerside said the vehicles are now being checked by forensics officers before they will be returned to their rightful owners.