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Arson inquiry after police van set on fire

supplied A police van on fire on a snow-covered road.supplied
The van had been left unattended due to icy road conditions, police said

An arson investigation has been launched after a police van left unattended in icy conditions caught fire.

Officers were alerted to the fire on Brow Lane in Bradford just before 16:00 GMT on Friday, West Yorkshire Police said. Fire crews also attended.

Police said the vehicle had been parked due to road conditions in the ongoing cold snap, and confirmed a "crime of arson has been recorded".

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Brett Knowles A police van on fire on a snowy road, with the large house in the background.Brett Knowles
The van was found on fire on Brow Lane in Bradford

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