RESIDENTS are being urged "not to panic" in the wake of police increasing patrols around schools in response to social media messages suggesting that violent disorder would take place at schools around the Bradford district.

Neighbourhood policing teams across Bradford are aware of threats to schools made on social media and have increased patrols.

A Bradford councillor, Cllr Jeanette Sunderland (Lib Dem, Idle and Thackley) said that people need to trust in the police to keep people safe and she urged residents "not to panic" or let social media "get a grip" on them in the wake of posts made in the Idle, Thackley and Wrose area of Bradford.

"I'm confident in local policing teams and the police intelligence networks and as well as the staff at our schools.

"There's no need to panic or to let social media get a grip on you.

"Anyone with any concerns should ring their local neighbourhood policing team."

A post shared on all the Bradford Neighbourhood Policing Team Facebook pages said earlier today: "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."