A REWARD has been offered to help catch those responsible for an arson attack at a family's home.

Nazia Gulbhar, 27, and her children Ismael Ali, four, Sabyha Ali, three, and Aizah Ali, 20 months, had to flee their home in Highfield Road, Frizinghall, early on Thursday, March 23.

They are now staying with her brother Banaras Hussain while their damaged home is repaired.

Mr Hussain, who works in the legal sector, is offering a £5,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction.

He said: “I was at home in bed when I got a phone call at about 4am from my sister saying her house was on fire.

“This has traumatised the children. It was very scary.

"I’m a father myself, and you are supposed to feel safe in your own home.

“It’s just not on what has happened, they were all asleep and could have ended up dead.

“What were these people thinking? They must not have a heart at all.”

Mr Hussain said it was his sister’s next door neighbour who spotted the fire after going outside to smoke, and thanked him for kicking down the front door and waking the family.

“It could have been much worse so we are very thankful to him,” he added.

Mr Hussain believes fabric was put through the letterbox before being set alight, causing damage to the door.

“The fact there was a second door in the porch area but despite it being closed there was still a lot of damage, so I could not imagine what could have happened if it was open.

“I hope people who know something about what happened will come forward.”

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information on the incident to get in touch and investigations are continuing alongside the fire service.

Detective Inspector Craig McKay, of Bradford CID, said: “Our inquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would appeal for anyone with information to please get in contact with police.

“We would also urge anyone who saw anyone in the area acting suspiciously to get in touch as they may have information valuable to the investigation.”

Anyone with information should call Bradford District CID on 101, quoting crime reference 13170131724.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.