POLICE have confirmed a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a reported stabbing in a residential area of Bradford.

The incident happened outside a property on Bank, Eccleshill, shortly after 5.30pm yesterday.

West Yorkshire Police said officers attended the scene and found a man in his 40s with "what appeared to be several stab wounds".

The man was taken to hospital.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, according to officers.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

He remains in custody today while enquiries continue.

West Yorkshire Police statement in full

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said this morning: "At 5.35pm yesterday, police received a report of a stabbing which had occurred outside an address in Bank, Eccleshill.

"Officers attended and found a man in his 40s with what appeared to be several stab wounds.

"He was taken to hospital for further treatment.

"His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

"A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempt murder and remains in custody today.

"Bradford District CID is continuing enquiries."