SIX people have been arrested after police uncovered a large-scale cannabis factory in Manningham.

West Yorkshire Police made the discovery on Thursday.

They said: "Acting upon intelligence, officers from Bradford West Team One attended an address where a large scale cannabis factory has been set up in Manningham near to the city centre. "Whilst in the building a (suspected) chop shop was also located.

"Six suspects have been arrested and enquiries are still ongoing.

"The operation required all teams within the Bradford West NPT (Teams 1,2 & 3) along with assistance from Northern Power and West Yorkshire Fire Service.

"This is the result of diligent work by local officers who acted on information received to deal with one of our local priorities. A significant amount of cannabis was taken off the streets."