Man arrested in Leeds on suspicion of arson after reports of assault during flat blaze in East End Park

Police were called by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to the incident at about 12.10am today (December 29).

Firefighters were attending a fire at a flat in Simmons Court, East End Park at the time.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said officers then arrived at the scene, where a man reported having been assaulted during the incident.

“A 35-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and arson,” the spokesman added.

“He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing.”