Demolition work has begun on the “landmark” Bradford mill hit by a devastating blaze on Tuesday night.

Fire ripped through the five storeys of Thompson Mill in Tetley Street, off Thornton Road, leaving it so badly damaged its demolition was ordered.

Traffic was brought to a standstill as Thornton Road was closed around the mill throughout Tuesday night before being re-opened yesterday morning.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Initial indications suggest it was malicious, however we are currently liaising with Fire Investigators to establish the full circumstances.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to phone Bradford South CID on (0845) 6060606 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on (0800) 555111.

Full story in tomorrow's (Thursday's) T&A.