Woman arrested in Leeds after car ‘set alight’ with children inside
Police hold 19-year-old on suspicion of arson after two children were rescued from burning vehicle
A woman has been arrested after a car was “deliberately set alight” while two children were still inside.
The incident happened at 10.52pm on Thursday in Leeds.
West Yorkshire police said a woman reported her car had been deliberately set alight in Tong Way while her two children were still in the vehicle.
She and a neighbour took the children to safety and were checked over by ambulance staff with no concerns found, the force said.
A force spokesperson said: “A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson in relation to the incident and remains in custody. Inquiries are ongoing.”
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