A LOCAL MP has taken a behind-the-scenes look at the pressures police are under in Bradford.

MP Judith Cummins went on patrol with the Bradford South Police team during the day, recently.

The visit was part of the "Give a Day to Policing" campaign, which was set up to show MPs the difficulties that police officers are currently facing.

Between 2010 and 2019, West Yorkshire Police Force has had its budget cut by over £110 million.

This has resulted in the loss of over 700 police officers.

Inspector Carl O'Brien, of Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), said: "I am happy our local MP Judith Cummins took time out of her busy schedule to see first-hand the demands faced by officers every day in keeping the people of Bradford safe.

"Judith spent some time on patrol with uniformed officers in her own constituency as well as experiencing the complex issues faced by officers in trying to safeguard the more vulnerable members living in our communities."

Mrs Cummins regularly joins police on patrol and recently met with the new Bradford Police Chief Superintendent Osman Khan to discuss issues raised to her by local people.

She said: "It was an invaluable experience to once again spend the day with our courageous police officers in Bradford South.

"They are under immense pressure and strain to keep all of us safe."