POLICE have launched an arson investigation into a 'deliberate' fire at a former gym in Yeadon last night (Friday).

The fire at the former DW Fitness First gym on Haworth Lane, Yeadon, reportedly attracted 30 firefighters from across the region, including crews from Bradford, Rawdon and Cookridge.

And police have said the fire was "started deliberately" and they are investigating the blaze as arson.

A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Police said: "At 19.40 yesterday evening (November 10) police were called to assist the fire service at a fire on Haworth Lane, Yeadon.

"Officers believe the fire was started deliberately and a crime of arson has been recorded."

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who has any information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility at westyorkshire.police.uk/101LiveChat quoting crime reference number 13230625922.