AN agency worker at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been suspended after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to engage a child under 13 in sexual activity. 

West Yorkshire Police confirmed they attended Bradford Royal Infirmary on Sunday, March 21, and arrested a 37-year-old Bradford man.

A spokesperson said: “He was taken into custody and has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Trust said: “We can confirm that a temporary agency worker at Bradford Teaching Hospitals has been arrested. 

“The individual, who worked in a non-clinical role, has been suspended.

“As this is an ongoing police investigation the Trust is unable to comment further.”