Dashcam footage shows bike-riding youths throwing food at a police car.

The bizarre incident unfolded on Bradford Road in Cleckheaton, not far from the park and bus station, at around 4:40pm on Monday..

The man who made the recording, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “I was in disbelief. The police just seemed to ignore them.

"There were no blue lights put on, and they didn’t even go after them. "

The witness said as soon as the traffic lights changed “the police car turned left - just totally ignoring them”.

He added: “It just seemed like people carrying on as if nothing happened."

Many people commented on the clip, which was posted on a local Facebook group.

One user said: "Maybe this needs sending to West Yorkshire Police to show how unresponsive they were.

"It really isn't acceptable is it?"

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A still from the dashcam footage A still from the dashcam footage (Image: SWNS)

While another wrote: "What would you want the police to do?

"If they would have made the chase they would have hit the two people crossing the road."

Another put: "This country is a joke, well and truly gone to the dogs. No respect of discipline anymore."

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "No damage occurred to the police vehicle which was struck by a food product.

"Active enquiries have been ongoing by Batley and Spen officers into the incident and we are speaking with nearby businesses.“