Man arrested following attempted ram-raid at Bradford jewellery store

West Yorkshire Police have arrested a man following an attempted ram-raid at a jewellery store in Bradford. The incident occurred on Monday, 11th May 2026, leading to a swift response from local emergency services.

Witnesses in the area reported seeing a vehicle target the storefront, with one neighbouring business owner detailing that the car rammed into the building three times. The impact caused significant structural damage to the store's entrance, though the perpetrators did not manage to secure any goods before fleeing or being detained.

A male suspect was arrested shortly after the incident. A full police investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the attempted raid, and officers are appealing for any witnesses or local businesses with CCTV footage to come forward.