Police probe into Gomersal arson attack as fire spreads into house

Police are investigating an arson attack where a car was deliberately set alight and the fire spread to the house when people were sleeping.
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Officers were called to the property on Dewsbury Road, Gomersal, at around 3.37am on Monday September 14.

The vehicle was on the drive of the property behind closed gates, when unknown suspects have approached the vehicle and set it on fire.

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The fire spread to the house causing damage to the conservatory.

Police are investigating an arson attackPolice are investigating an arson attack
Police are investigating an arson attack

The occupants managed to escape the property unhurt.

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the early hours of the morning or may have information that could help the investigation.

Information can be given via 101 or the online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting crime reference 13200461050

Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111