Three men arrested after machete threat and stolen car – everything we know

Three men arrested after a man was allegedly threatened with a machete and his car stolen in Bradford. Armed police officers stopped the vehicle in Keighley.

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Three men have been arrested after a car was allegedly stolen following a machete threat in Bradford.

The incident was reported on Toller Lane at around 7.38am on Saturday morning.

Police were alerted after a man reported being threatened by two people travelling on an electric bike before his vehicle was taken.

Armed officers intercept vehicle

The stolen car was later located in Keighley.

Armed police brought the vehicle to a stop on Oakworth Road shortly before 8.20am, less than an hour after the initial report was made.

Three men arrested

Following the stop, three men aged 26, 29 and 30 were arrested.

All three remain in police custody while officers continue their enquiries into the incident.

Investigation continues

Police are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery and subsequent vehicle theft.

No injuries have been reported and no further details have been released at this stage.

Enquiries remain ongoing.

FULL statement from West Yorkshire Police

A WYP spokesperson said: "A report was received at 7.38am that two people on an electric bike had threatened a man with a machete and stolen his car on Toller Lane, Bradford.

"The stolen vehicle was stopped by armed officers on Oakworth Road, Keighley, shortly before 8.20am.

"Three men, aged 26, 29 and 30, have been arrested and are currently in custody. Enquiries are ongoing."