A MAN has been arrested after police found 25,000 litres of suspected stolen fuel in Bradford.

Officers made the discovery on Great Horton Road, Bradford shortly after 7.30am on Wednesday and emergency services were at the scene to "make the fuel safe". 

Officers were executing a warrant yesterday when they found the fuel.

West Yorkshire Police have now arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of theft, and he has been released on bail pending further inquiries. 

A spokesperson for the force said: "49-year-old man arrested on suspicion of theft and bailed pending further enquiries."