Elderly woman rescued from suspected arson attack in West Bowling, Bradford

    An elderly woman had to be led to safety following a suspected arson attack in West Bowling, Bradford.

    Fire crews were called out to the scene at 2.30am yesterday, 17 April, on Clipstone Street. The woman was taken to hospital to receive treatment for smoke inhalation.

    The fire had started at a neighbouring empty house, which then damaged the victim’s property.

    The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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