POLICE have revealed five juveniles have been arrested on suspicion of arson following the huge fire at Dalton Mills yesterday.
Officers were called by the fire service to Dalton Lane shortly after 12pm yesterday afternoon.
Investigations are underway but officers are treating the fire as suspicious.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses as enquiries are ongoing.
Inspector John Barker from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "I would like to thank all the emergency services and partners for the swift action taken at this historic building yesterday afternoon.
"There was a significant risk to the public and we worked together to minimise that risk by putting out the fire and making the building safe.
"We quickly identified suspects and made five arrests.
"I would like to thank residents in the area for their patience, officers from our Neighbourhood Policing team are supporting our colleagues at the fire service there today.
"Dalton Lane remains closed today and will be closed into the weekend.
"I would like to appeal to anyone who may have information about the fire or who saw anything suspicious to come forward. Drivers are also being asked for any dash cam footage if there were in the area at the time."
Any information can be given to Bradford CID via 101 or the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting crime ref 13220116901.
Information can also be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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