A brand new car is the driving force behind Bradford's British Transport Police's fight against railway station crime.

A £13,500 Honda CR-V was bought by Metro, West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, to help improve safety and security for rail users.

Officially launched at Shipley train station, the vehicle has already been used by officers as part of operation Collide, which includes surveillance of stations and car parks, and responding to incidents of rail and station-related crime.

And officers are also being loaned a remotely controlled, mobile CCTV camera and recording unit by Metro which can be used with the vehicle.

North East Area British Transport Police Commander Superintendent David Bruce said: "This vehicle and the loan of the camera clearly demonstrate Metro's commitment to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour on the Airedale line."

British Transport Police paid to have the car modified, which included fitting flashing lights, communication systems and markings.

Arriva Trains Northern has backed the scheme and will be paying for the day-to-day fuel costs.