Fire which damaged shisha bar was arson - police

Fire damage at the Aabon Lounge shisha barImage source, BBC/Adam Laver
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A shisha bar was damaged by the fire

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A fire which damaged a shisha bar is being treated as arson.

West Yorkshire Police said they were contacted by the fire service at 06:49 BST on Saturday to provide help managing the scene at the blaze in Listerhills Road, Bradford.

Police said the fire had started in a pile of rubbish next to a business in Hey Street and caused damage to the premises and neighbouring business Aaban Lounge shisha bar.

"The fire is believed to have been started deliberately and is being treated as arson," a spokesperson for the force said.

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Police believe the fire started from a pile of rubbish

"Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers via 101."

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