FOUR men have been arrested after a large disturbance arose from a pro-Palestine protest outside a Bradford takeaway.

There were reports of people assaulted and windows damaged at Salah’s takeaway, Leeds Road, last night.

The men - aged 30, 34, 46 and 50 - have been arrested on suspicion of offences including criminal damage, assault, affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

Footage on social media appears to show staff at the takeaway embroiled in tense scenes with protesters.

Police say they will be maintaining an increased presence in the area.

One passer-by said: "There was a lot of police there and other people watching.

"It was scary because people were thinking what is going on."

Full West Yorkshire Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: "At 7.06pm last night, police were called to a disturbance at Salah’s takeaway, in Leeds Road, Bradford, with reports of damage being caused to a window and people assaulted. 

"Officers attended and established that the incident appeared to arise from a pro-Palestine protest involving a group outside the premises. 

"Four men, aged 30, 34, 46 and 50, have been arrested in relation to the incident on suspicion of offences including criminal damage, assault, affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

"There were no serious injuries caused. 

"Detectives from Bradford District CID are continuing to carry out enquiries into the incident. 

"Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team have been made aware and will be maintaining an increased presence in the area and are keeping key community representatives updated."