POLICE are investigating an arson attack on a house in Bradford.

The blaze destroyed the roof of a detached house (pictured) in North View Road, Undercliffe.

Neighbours say the inside of the house was completely gutted in the fire, sometime between 7pm and 8.40pm on Saturday.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman confirmed there was substantial damage to the house and that it was being treated as arson.

He added there are no reports of any injuries in the incident.

The fire led to a road closure at the junction of Cliffe Road and Bolton Road on Saturday night as fire crews dealt with the blaze. The road remained closed until around midnight.

Anyone with any further information is urged to call police on 101 quoting crime reference number 13170515302, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.