A man has been arrested in connection with a serious incident on a major Bradford road.

The crash, involving a motorbike and pedestrian, took place along Halifax Road, Shelf, shortly before 2.30pm on Monday (September 4). 

Halifax Road was temporarily closed both ways while a large cordon was put in place.

The route has since reopened to traffic but one police car and a bus remain at the scene.

West Yorkshire Police said the pedestrian - a woman in her 20s - has been taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries. 

A 19-year-old man, who was riding the motorbike, has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences. 

Offences include driving whilst over the prescribed limit, dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon, in relation to a gas-powered BB gun found at the scene.

He is currently in police custody. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police via 101 Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 970 of September 4.

Police statement in full

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: " Police are investigating following a collision involving a motorbike and a pedestrian on Halifax Road, Shelf.  

"Officers were called shortly before 2.30pm today (Monday, 4 September) to the collision, which is reported to have taken place on the pavement. 

"The pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

"The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including driving whilst over the prescribed limit, dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon in relation to a gas-powered BB gun found at the scene. He is currently in custody. 

"Anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to contact police via 101 Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 970 of September 4."