West Yorkshire Police detectives has launched an appeal for information after a large-scale affray at a garage off Leeds Road.
Officers were called at 7.18pm on Saturday to Gledhill Road to a report that multiple people armed with weapons had assaulted three men within the premises.
The three men were rushed to hospital.
CCTV image from police
The force has released a CCTV image from the night in question as part of its appeal.
It appears to show 17 masked yobs carrying a variety of weapons before the attack.
Some look to be holding baseball bats, while one of the weapons seems to be a crowbar.
Gledhill Road, just off Leeds Road, was blocked off on Sunday morning as part of an ongoing investigation (Image: Newsquest)
17 people involved
Police confirmed that their enquiries so far have led them to understand that 17 people were involved.
Those individuals arrived and left in three vehicles, including a black Nissan Nivara, according to a spokesperson for police.
Three arrests have been made – two 24-year-old men and a 50-year-old man.
The younger men remain in custody while the 50-year-old has been interviewed and released on conditional bail.
‘Targeted, pre-planned attack’
Detective Inspector Andrew Queen, of Bradford CID, said: “This appears to have been a targeted, pre-planned attack with those involved turning up at the premises armed with bats and metal bars.
“Thankfully, while one of the victims continues to receive hospital treatment, all three are expected to make a full recovery.
“This incident was understandably very concerning for those involved though, and we are conducting extensive enquiries to identify those responsible.
“There is CCTV which shows the events surrounding this incident and I am hopeful that someone may have more information about the individuals or vehicles involved in this offence.”
Gledhill Road, just off Leeds Road, was blocked off on Sunday morning as part of an ongoing investigation (Image: Newsquest)
When the T&A visited the scene
Gledhill Road was blocked off by a police cordon on Sunday morning as part of the investigation.
Two crime scene investigation vans were parked within the cordon with officers regularly returning for what appeared to be evidence containers and discussions with the team.
Two police officers guarded the cordon, blocking off access to Gledhill Road, Howdy’s and part of the path.
Nearby businesses outside of the cordon were able to open.
One of the investigators could be seen taking an image of the steep street from the middle of the road, with traffic briefly stopped to allow the process to take place.
Focus appeared to switch to the ground with one officer honing in on an area of the footpath by a doorstep.
The officer took an image while holding a box in her hand, and a nearby police officer wrote notes on a piece of paper.
Police appeal
A spokesperson for the force said: “Anyone with any information that could assist police in their ongoing enquiries is asked to get in touch with Bradford CID on 101 or by using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.
“You should quote crime reference number: 13260047055.
“Alternatively, information can be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously online or by calling: 0800 555 111.”