ARMY bomb disposal experts were called to a house and a man has been charged with six weapon offences.

West Yorkshire Police said the team was called to an address in Harley Drive, off Swinnow Lane, Bramley, on Wednesday.

This was "as a precaution to assess items found at the address".

A spokesperson for the force said: "These were confirmed as safe and presenting no risk."

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Police in Harley Drive, Bramley on TuesdayPolice in Harley Drive, Bramley on Tuesday (Image: Telegraph & Argus)

A police cordon had been in place there since Tuesday morning and the Telegraph & Argus spotted two force vans parked outside a house in the street on that day.

But the scene was removed last night.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Harley Drive, BramleyHarley Drive, Bramley (Image: Telegraph & Argus)

Steven Fulthorpe, 42, of Harley Drive, Bramley, has been charged with a domestic-related common assault, criminal damage, and six offensive weapon offences, in relation to the investigation.

He was remanded to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court today.

Full statement from West Yorkshire Police

"A man is due to appear in court charged with domestic-related assault and weapons offences as part of an investigation by Leeds District Domestic Abuse Team. 

"Steven Fulthorpe, aged 42, of Harley Drive, Bramley, has been charged with common assault, criminal damage and six offensive weapon offences under Section 141 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. 

"He has been remanded to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court today. 

"A scene had been in place at his address in Harley Drive since Tuesday morning but was removed last night.

"Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene yesterday as a precaution to assess items found at the address.

"These were confirmed as safe and presenting no risk."