A POLICE scene was put in place after "young kids playing" discovered a potential gun.

West Yorkshire Police launched an investigation after the discovery in bushes near Lister Mills, in Lilycroft Road, Bradford, on Tuesday.

A member of the public spotted a police presence in Silk Street, near Lister Mills on Tuesday and footage seen by the Telegraph & Argus appears to show officers examining foliage at the side of a building in the cobbled street.

Three police cars and a cordon can also be seen in the video.

The member of the public told the T&A that the community said "two young kids were playing" and found a "real gun" though this has not been confirmed by police. 

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Officers were called to the scene at about 1.36pm [Tuesday] by members of the public who noticed what they thought was a firearm in bushes there."

They added that an item was recovered from the scene, as well as confirming a cordon was put in place.

Officers are continuing to investigate and a police scene remains in place this morning.

Bradford District CID is appealing for any witnesses and information that could help their investigation.

If you can assist, you should call police on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote log number: 834 of August 6.

You can also report anonymously to charity Crimestoppers online, or on: 0800 555 111.

Full statement from West Yorkshire Police

"Police are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a potential firearm in  Bradford. 

"Bradford District CID would like to speak to anyone who can assist enquiries as they continue to investigate the discovery of the item in bushes near Manningham Mills on Lilycroft Road 

"Officers were called to the scene at about 1.36pm [Tuesday] by members of the public who noticed what they thought was a firearm in bushes there. 

"Officers attended, established a police scene, and recovered the item.

"A number of enquiries remain ongoing at the location and anyone who can assist enquiries is asked to contact Bradford CID on 101 referencing police log 834 of August 6."

"Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously on 0800 555 111."