A FIRE which ripped through a farm building is being treated as suspected arson by police.

Firefighters were called to Parkhill Farm, Ellar Carr Road, Thackley, at around 11pm on Tuesday night.

Chris Burke, Watch Commander at Shipley, said a number of people reported the fire. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said enquiries are ongoing following the blaze.

He said: "Bradford District CID and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are investigating the incident which took place at about 11pm on May 22 on a farm on Ellar Carr Road, Bradford.

"It took place after a fire began in two tractors outside a barn, causing damage to them and to part of the barn.

"Investigators believe the fire was most likely started deliberately and police have recorded an offence of arson."

Anyone with information about the fire should contact Bradford CID on 101, referencing crime number 13180247447.