Masked and armed gang attempt to mow down police

A masked and armed gang attempted to mow down police with their vehicle in Bradford.

The Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team revealed the details about the incident which took place on Sunday 14 October as they attended a report of a burglary.

Officers blocked a suspect vehicle and were repeatedly rammed.

The team says the offenders then attempted to run over the officers. Some of the officers are believed to have received minor injuries.

It is reported the suspects were looking for cannabis as the attacked property had been used to grow the Class B drug. 

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