Baldovan Terrace Chapeltown: Arson investigation launched in Leeds after man reported trapped in house fire

Baldovan Terrace Chapeltown: Arson investigation launched in Leeds after man reported trapped in house fire

By James Connolly

SWNS reporter

Published 11th Aug 2023, 13:53 BST

Updated 11th Aug 2023, 13:54 BST

An arson probe has been launched after police were called to a Chapeltown house fire in which a man was reported to be trapped inside.

The blaze, in Baldovan Terrace, was attended by emergency services this morning (August 11).

After firefighters arrived on the scene, officers from West Yorkshire Police were called at around 9am. However, the address was found to be empty.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately and enquiries are ongoing by Leeds District CID.

Firefighters and police were called to Baldovan Terrace on August 11 where a man had been reported trapped inside a house fire. Photo: Google.

placeholder image — Firefighters and police were called to Baldovan Terrace on August 11 where a man had been reported trapped inside a house fire. Photo: Google.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or use the Live Chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website. The crime reference is 13230446586.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.