POLICE have released a statement after social media messages suggested violent disorder would take place at schools across the Bradford district.
What started as an issue affecting Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College on Friday now seems to have spread across the wider Bradford district.
Parents have been in touch with the T&A to raise concerns in relation to schools in Bradford today.
A large police presence was noted at one primary school to the east of the city, while it is understood that teachers have sought to reassure pupils at a major secondary school.
The news about threats of violent disorder comes after police investigated incidents of disorder in Wibsey last week, including robberies carried out by masked males armed with weapons. Police have made one arrest.
A post shared on all the Bradford Neighbourhood Policing Team Facebook pages says: "Police are aware of concerns following further social media messages suggesting that violent disorder is going to occur at schools across Bradford district.
"These messages are believed to have come from the same people who issued similar posts relating to a school in the Bradford South area last week and followed robbery offences in the same area.
"A male has been arrested for the robbery offences and has been bailed with conditions. This investigation is ongoing by Bradford District CID.
"No further incidents have been reported and officers are continuing to monitor the situation.
"In light of the new messages, officers are speaking with schools across the district and are increasing patrols in and around school premises.
"Anyone with concerns is advised to contact their local neighbourhood policing team."
Last week, police stepped up their presence in Wibsey area as concerns mounted throughout Friday.
At the time, a police spokesperson said: "Police attended Buttershaw Business Enterprise College earlier today (Friday) following concerns raised by the school about social media activity which suggested violent disorder would occur outside the premises at the end of the school day."
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