THE reason for a significant police presence outside a Bradford house has been revealed. 

Several police vehicles, including cars and crime scene investigation vans, were outside the property on Brackendale Grove, Thackley. 

A police cordon was also put in place around the house in the afternoon.

It's understood officers had been at the property for much of the day. 

Enquiries by the Telegraph & Argus to West Yorkshire Police were referred to Police Scotland. 

The force issued a statement this morning and said a 24-year-old man was arrested. 

In the statement, a Police Scotland spokesperson told the Telegraph & Argus:  “A 24-year-old man was arrested in Bradford on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in connection with malicious communications posted online. 

"He was released pending further enquiry."