"VERBAL and physical abuse will not be tolerated."

That's the warning from staff at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

The Trust shared the above photograph on social media site Twitter, showing a staff member holding a sign urging people to be respectful. 

"Please remember: we are here to help - not to be hurt," said the Trust.

"Verbal and physical abuse will not be tolerated #RespectUs #HelpUsHelpYou #ThankYou."

The emergency department added: "Visiting restrictions are in place to protect our patients, you, your loved ones our staff. 

"Verbal aggression and physical abuse will not be tolerated."

The tweet added: "Please #BeKind to our hard working staff."