Cannabis plants found after Elland house fire

Firefighters called to a house fire in Elland town centre discovered cannabis plants inside the building.
By sarah fitton
Published 18th Jul 2022, 15:36 BST
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Crews from Rastrick, Huddersfield and Halifax were called to the blaze on Huddersfield Road at 10.29am yesterday (Sunday).

They called police after a small number of cannabis plants were found, which had been destroyed by the fire.

A man was detained and taken to hospital for treatment.

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Firefighters and police were called yesterday

Police say enquiries are ongoing.

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