A MAN has been charged following a standoff with armed police in Greengates.

The incident occurred at an address in New Line on Wednesday morning after a man "barricaded himself in and made threats before causing damage to the property".

James Callaghan, 30, of New Line, has been charged with four offences, police have said this morning.

They are as follows, arson reckless as to whether life was endangered, public nuisance, criminal damage and assault of an emergency worker.

He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court this morning.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Farrell of Bradford CID said: "After a police operation at New Line, Greengates on Wednesday, we have charged a man with several offences.

"I would like to thank the public for their patience on Wednesday whilst we brought the matter to a safe conclusion."