A murder investigation is underway in Bradford after the bodies of two men were found on the side of the road in New Lane, Tong.

A motorist raised the alarm after coming across the bodies in New Lane, at its junction with Raikes Lane, at 10.20pm last night.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Dick Nuttall, who is leading the enquiry, said: "Enquiries are at an early stage and officers are currently working to es-tablish the identities of these men and the circumstance leading to their discovery.

"We are also examining the possibility that these bodies were left on New Lane following an attack elsewhere.

"I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the area of New Lane or Raikes Lane at the time or saw anything suspicious to come forward immediately."

The scene remained sealed off today as West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team led the probe. The police helicopter was circling above the area as officers carried out detailed forensic examinations at the scene.

A woman who lives near where Raikes Lane was closed at its junction with Holme Lane, said: "It’s a nice area down there. We don’t know the circumstances but it makes you scared, not knowing what’s happened. I’m scared for my children."

Anyone with information is asked to phone police on (01924) 334693.