POLICE have launched an arson investigation after two cars were set on fire resulting in the blaze spreading to two homes in Menston.

An extensive response from the emergency services saw the police and three engines and an aerial ladder from the fire service called at 11.20pm last night (Monday) to the scene at Dick's Garth Road, Menston.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called by fire service colleagues to an address on Dick's Garth Road in Menston shortly after 11:20pm last night following reports that two vehicles had been set on fire.

"The blaze had subsequently spread to two nearby properties.  

"Nobody was injured as a result of the incident which is being investigated as arson."

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Dick's Garth Road, MenstonDick's Garth Road, Menston (Image: Google Street View)

Appliances, including an aerial ladder platform, from five fire stations were called to the scene.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “At approximately 11pm last night we received a report of a vehicle on fire on Dick’s Garth Road in Menston.

“Around 16 firefighters from crews at Otley, Rawdon and Shipley, with aerial support from Bradford and Cookridge attended the scene; where two vans were on fire and the fire had spread to neighbouring properties.

“Crews were on site until 5:33am on Tuesday.”

Although two homes were directly affected by the fire, smoke reportedly damaged another home.

Bradford CID is appealing for witnesses and ask that anyone with information relating to the incident contact them by calling 101 or go online at westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting reference 2224 of 4/9. 

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.