Teenagers arrested after series of house fires in Bradford
TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a spate of fires in Bradford over the weekend.
The four house fires and one car fire are all being treated as suspicious. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
Two people needed medical treatment after two of the house fires, which happened on Moorcroft Drive and Leamside Walk in the Holmewood area in the early hours of this morning (Monday).
Detective Inspector Ian Bryar said: "We're investigating the possibility that all five fires are linked.
"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed any of the fires or has any information about them to contact me at Bradford South CID on 0845 60 60 606."
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