A DANGEROUS van was prohibited in Bradford for having no brake pads on its front wheel.

The vehicle was stopped on Tong Street in the south of the city on Wednesday morning by police.

An examination from the DVSA showed the white Sprinter van had no brake pads left on the front near the side wheel. 

It was considered dangerous so officers prohibited it straight away.

The driver was also reported to court for the offence.

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police - Bradford South said: "This van was stopped yesterday (Wednesday) morning on Tong Street, Bradford. 

"Examination by DVSA showed no brake pads left on the front near side wheel. 

"Considered so dangerous that it was prohibited immediately. 

"The driver was reported to court."