POLICE are investigating an arson after a van burst into flames on a Bradford street.

Dramatic footage showed the vehicle on fire on Bertie Street, off Sticker Lane, on Saturday night.

A resident provided the Telegraph & Argus with the below video.

This morning, the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service said the fire was "deliberate".

The resident said: "It was 11.39pm when I recorded this video of a van on fire.

"The whole street came out as we were all worried about what was happening.

"It was very disturbing.

"There are families with children in this street."

The resident, who did not want to be named, raised concerns about crime in the area.

"It's becoming very scary," she added.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "We are investigating an arson at that location.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting crime reference 13240557158."