A TEENAGER was rushed to hospital with head injuries after a fight near takeaways and a college.

West Yorkshire Police was called by the ambulance service to reports of a fight on Great Horton Road at 12.47pm today.

The fight is believed to have happened near several takeaway outlets on the road, and Bradford College.

Officers discovered a 17-year-old with injuries to his head when they arrived at the scene.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "He was taken to hospital by a family member and his injuries are described as non-life threatening." 

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) received a call to reports of an assault, two minutes before police.

A spokesperson for YAS said: "Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene, but were subsequently not required and stood down."

A police cordon was put in place while officers investigated but this had been removede by 3.39pm.

The Telegraph & Argus has contacted Bradford College for comment.

Full statement from West Yorkshire Police

"At 12.47 officers were called by the ambulance service to reports of a fight on Great Horton Road.  

"On arrival officers found a 17-year-old male with injuries to his head.

"He was taken to hospital by a family member and his injuries are described as non-life threatening. 

"A scene is on whilst police carry out enquiries."