Sleeping residents forced to flee after house set on fire in the early hours

Sleeping residents were forced to flee their home after it was set on fire in the early hours of the morning.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 16th Sep 2020, 10:37 BST
Updated 16th Sep 2020, 10:40 BST
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It happened at about 3.35am on Monday, September 14 on Dewsbury Road in Gomersal.

The suspects set fire to a car which was on the driveway.

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

It happened at about 3.35am on Monday, September 14 on Dewsbury Road in Gomersal.It happened at about 3.35am on Monday, September 14 on Dewsbury Road in Gomersal.
It happened at about 3.35am on Monday, September 14 on Dewsbury Road in Gomersal.

The occupants managed to escape the property unhurt.

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Officers are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious 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