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A CORDON has been put in place in part of the Bradford district and police have now issued a statement outlining initial details of the investigation.

There is a large police presence in the semi-rural area between Heaton and Shipley, with the Shay Grange and Long Lane area affected by the ongoing operation.

One resident said he understood that a grim discovery had been made in the area.

The cordon means traffic cannot get down part of Long Lane from Bingley Road, with a marked car and van blocking entrance to the road. 

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Police blocking off part of Long LanePolice blocking off part of Long Lane (Image: T&A)

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to land next to the crematorium on Bingley Road, Bradford at about 7.54am today (19/2) after a member of the public reported finding a burnt out vehicle. 

"Officers are on scene and initial enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances of what has taken place.

"Any witnesses are asked to contact police via 101 quoting log 230 of 19 February."

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A map showing the general area where police activityis taking placeA map showing the general area where police activityis taking place (Image: Google Maps)

One resident told the T&A the situation was concerning in what is a normally-quiet area.

"Police have been all over, detectives asking questions," said the resident.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A view from the other end of the cordon, looking back towards Bingley RoadA view from the other end of the cordon, looking back towards Bingley Road (Image: T&A)

Another man, who teed off at the nearby golf course at 7.15am, said he saw the charred car when he drove past but thought nothing of it.

He completed a few holes before the fire and ambulance service arrived at the scene.

The cordon is a short distance from Shay Grange Crematorium - a Council run facility that opened last year.

When asked if it was effecting the crematorium, a Bradford Council spokesperson said: “ We are aware of police presence on Long Lane but can confirm it is not affecting Shay Grange crematorium.”