POLICE tape was in place around a cash machine in Bradford following an attempted theft.

Police were called to the Esso garage on Great Horton Road, near its junction with Farnham Road, on Monday evening.

Photos on social media show a police car at the scene with tape around the cash machine. 

West Yorkshire Police is investigating the incident.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We’re investigating an attempt theft at that location.

"We were called at 11.56pm last night (Monday, November 18).

"Enquiries are ongoing."