The boss of a popular Horsforth restaurant is hoping to be able to re-open for business by the weekend following a blaze today.

Firefighters from Cookridge and Rawdon were called to the Outside Inn in Town Street at 5.35am.

The fire broke out in attic space, used for storage and staff changing rooms, above the restaurant.

Firemen had to break into the premises to put out the blaze, which damaged a section of roofing as well as the restaurant's water tank and boiler.

Susan Teal, who owns the restaurant, said they had no idea what had caused the fire.

She added: "We're still assessing exactly how much damage has been caused but we're not going to be able to open tonight.

"We're hoping to be open again by the weekend.''

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