Heart wrenching photograph of Police Chief Inspector's daughter being carried out of devastating stadium fire in West Yorkshire

The large fire broke out at Thornes Park Stadium on Wednesday last week (Feb 26).

Chief Inspector Helen Brear of West Yorkshire Police posted the photograph on social media today, seeking the public's assistance in helping with the arson investigation.

CI Brear said: "This is my little girl Bella been taken out of Thornes park stadium along with 100 other young people, after it was set on fire.

"Please can I seek your help in helping my previous NPT team.

"Thank you.

"Call Crimestoppers T. 0800555111

"email [email protected]"

Fire crews were called to the Horbury Road sports centre at 7.25pm on Wednesday.

The fire spread to an overhanging section of a roof of a building.

It caused heavy smoke logging to the building.

Three crews attended the scene from Wakefield, Ossett and Dewsbury.

Crews used 2 hose reels, 2 breathing apparatus and a High Powered fan to clear smoke from the building.

The stadium is used for training by some of the British gymnastics squad, including British tumbling champion Elliot Brown, and children were training when the fire broke out.

The stadium remains closed.

Officers investigating the blaze are now hoping to hear from anyone who witnessed the fire or saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the fire.

In a statement released last week, West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are investigating after a report of arson at Thornes Park Stadium on Horbury Road, Wakefield last night.

"Fire crews were called at 19.25 to reports that a fire had broken out at an outdoor seating area in the stadium.

"Officers are following a number of active lines of enquiries.

"Anyone with any information about the fire or saw anything suspicious around Thornes Park stadium yesterday evening is asked to contact police on 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1644 of Wednesday 26 February."