West Yorkshire Police re-appeal 21 years after fatal arson attack in Shipley
Detectives have issued a fresh appeal for information 21 years after an arson attack on Prospect Grove in Shipley killed James Tomlin
Detectives from the West Yorkshire Police Major Investigation Review Team are re-appealing for information 21 years on after an arson attack killed a father-of-three in Shipley.
James Tomlin was 36 years old when he died from smoke inhalation after his house was set on fire on Prospect Grove on August 15, 2005.
His pregnant fiancée and their two sons were rescued by firefighters.
On the 21st anniversary of his death, officers are re-appealing for information.
Detective Inspector Steve King, of the Major Investigation Review Team, said: “Twenty-one years may have passed but we remain committed to finding out who was responsible for his death.
“The pain and loss felt by his family will never go away and we as a police force will never give up.”
The detective continued: “Friendships and loyalties change over the years, which mean people can come forward now who may not have been able to at the time. We still believe that the person responsible will have told someone what they did that night.
“Any information no matter how small could be key to getting answers and getting justice from James and his family. Unsolved cases are never closed and any new evidence will be reviewed by our team of investigators, who are now able to look at these cases with modern forensic technology.”
Anyone with information is asked to speak to the Major Investigation Review Team via 101 or use the live chat options on the West Yorkshire Police website.
Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.