Residents evacuated from suspected arson attack in Bradford

    Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a suspected arson attack in Bradford.

    Up to 20 people living above and next to the Medina Supermarket in Little Horton were forced to leave their homes at around 2am this morning, 26 April.

    25 fire fighters were deployed to the scene to tackle the blaze at the supermarket.

    Fortunately they managed to stop the fire before it could spread to other properties and the incident is now being investigated as a case of arson.

    Anyone with information should call police on 101.

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