TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm following an incident in Bradford. 

Armed police were scrambled to the scene, on Great Horton Road, on Monday, January 2. 

Two 16-year-old boys were arrested and have since been bailed. 

In a statement today, West Yorkshire Police said: "Two 16-year-old males have been arrested after members of the public sighted a group of youths pointing what appeared to be a firearm at passing vehicles on Great Horton Road on January 2.

"Armed officers were deployed and two 16-year-old youths were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

"They have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

"Officers seized an air weapon."

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