SHOCKING images have emerged of a car that was hotwired in Bradford.

The grey Suzuki Alto was found in the Buttershaw area of the city on Wednesday.

Pictures show several dents on the vehicle as well as a smashed window.

Police immediately noticed the car, which was recovered, had been hotwired.

Officers suspected it had been stolen, so are now attempting to seek out the owner.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Police recovered the vehiclePolice recovered the vehicle (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police - Bradford South said: "While on patrol today (Wednesday) officers from Bradford South NPT team 1 found this vehicle parked up in Buttershaw.

"Officers noticed the vehicle had been hotwired.

"The vehicle was recovered suspected stolen, and inquiries are ongoing to trace the owner. 

"If anyone has any further information, please contact 101."