An individual suspected of wielding a knife and attacking police officers and civilians outside a college in Bradford has been apprehended. The incident occurred this morning, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Security personnel at Bradford College initially detained the suspect before West Yorkshire Police took him into custody.
The arrested man, in his 30s, is facing charges of assaulting two members of the public and two emergency responders. The offenses include racially-aggravated public order disturbance and damaging a police vehicle. The injured victims, whose wounds are reportedly non-life-threatening, were hospitalized, while a small gardening tool was confiscated at the scene.
Detective Inspector Ailis Coates assured the community that the situation was swiftly contained and urged witnesses to share any footage they captured to aid the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, nearby Shevington High School briefly implemented a partial lockdown after reports of a possible armed individual in the vicinity. Police searched the area but found no firearm, leading to the school’s reopening following police advice.
The school administration commended the effectiveness of safety protocols and confirmed continuous police patrols in the area for reassurance. The police presence serves as a precautionary measure to maintain security in the community.
