POLICE have been called to a student protest outside a Bradford school this afternoon.

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Officers have been in attendance at Beckfoot Upper Heaton School, off Thorn Lane.

West Yorkshire Police said officers were liaising with the school and students.

One parent told the Telegraph & Argus they understood the protest related to an aspect of the school's uniform/dress code policy, although this has not been confirmed.

The T&A has seen video footage showing large groups of pupils shouting, kicking the school gates and stamping on a sign.

A fire engine can also been seen in attendance.

One youngster can be heard saying "that's not going anywhere" while another tries to clamber on to the engine. 

The Telegraph & Argus has asked West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for a statement but is yet to receive a response.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 12.08pm to reports of a student protest outside a school off Thorn Lane in Bradford.  

"Local neighbourhood policing teams are liaising with the school and students, and are there to provide visibility and reassurance in the area."

A spokesperson for Beckfoot Upper Heaton School said: "Earlier today a number of young people gathered on the playing field at lunchtime in response to an issue.

"Calm was quickly restored and the school day continued as normal."