POLICE are investigating after a "large cannabis grow" was found in Bradford city centre.

Officers made the discovery in the basement of an office building on Nelson Street.

A police scene is currently in place as officers carry out enquiries.

One nearby resident told the T&A the scale of the discovery was "massive" and added that the location was quite "blatant" - being not far from City Hall and on the same street as Trafalgar House police station. The resident added that police could be there for some time. 

West Yorkshire Police is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson told the Telegraph & Argus shortly after 2pm: "Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team in Bradford this morning came across a large cannabis grow in the basement of an office building on Nelson Street, Bradford.

"A scene is currently in place while police carry out enquiries. 

"Anyone with any information or who saw any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting log 358 of November 25.

"Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."