
Detectives in Bradford are appealing for information after two business premises were the subject of arson attacks in the early hours of Saturday the 24.12.16.The incidents at the premises on Springmill Street, West Bowling, and Great Horton Road are believed to be linked.
Shortly before 4am police were contacted by the fire service who were attending fires at an industrial unit on Springmill Street and an ice cream parlour at Great Horton Road. Both fires, which caused extensive damage, are believed to have been started deliberately after the offenders forced entry to the premises.
Detective Inspector Mick Ryan, of Bradford District CID, said: "These were very serious incidents which placed the lives of the people living above the shop and employees at the distribution Centre at risk. Both incidents are being treated as arson and we believe they are linked and have been targeted attacks on these premises.”
The police are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding these incidents and anyone with any information is asked contact Bradford District CID via 101.