A brother and sister have died in a Bradford house fire.
The 10-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries at their home on Hendford Drive in Pollard Park. Their 30-year-old mother was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary with life-threatening injuries, and has now been transferred to Pinderfields hospital in a critical condition.
The 10-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries at their home on Hendford Drive in Pollard Park. Their 30-year-old mother was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary with life-threatening injuries, and has now been transferred to Pinderfields hospital in a critical condition.
Disbelief: Neighbours are in shock after two children die in the Pollard Park fire
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The fire broke out at quarter-to-one this morning and it's reported that a neighbour tried to punch through the window to help, but it was left to the firefighters to drag the children out of the blaze. The woman is believed to have jumped from a window at the property.
The house on Henford Drive in Pollard Park earlier
Detectives are appealing for filling station staff, or anyone else who may have sold small quantities of petrol in jerry cans or similar containers late last night, to get in touch with the inquiry team.
Police officers are carrying out a major investigation at the scene.
A 21 year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is still being held in custody. A full police investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the fire.
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Report: James Crossling, Lauren Layfield & Jenny Wotherspoon
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