Police continue hunt for suspected Leeds arsonist after man seriously injured in Farnley flat fire

Police are continuing to investigate a suspected arson attack in Leeds.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify a suspect after a fire at a flat on Stonebridge Grove, Farnley.

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Police are investigating a fire at a flat on Stonebridge Grove, Farnley. | Google/NW

Officers were called to the scene at 9.29pm last Monday (November 24) by West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service who had responded to the initial blaze.

The fire is being treated as arson and Leeds CID are continuing to carry out enquiries.

A man, aged 35, was taken to hospital in a “serious condition,” immediately following the incident.

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