Arrest made after man seen with handgun in Bradford

Police were called to Frank Street after 6pm last night

Frank Street in Bradford
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 27th Apr 2026

Armed police have made an arrest after a man was seen with what appeared to be a handgun in Bradford last night.

Officers were called to Frank Street after 6pm and used an attenuating energy projectile - a non-lethal gun which can be used to fire rubber bullets - to make an arrest.

A 36 year old suspect was taken to hospital where he was assessed and then arrest on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Investigations remain ongoing in Frank Street.

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.