Man seriously injured after suspected arson attack

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after a suspected arson attack at flat in Leeds.

Emergency services were called to reports of a blaze at a property in Stonebridge Grove, in Farnley, just before 21:30 GMT on Monday, West Yorkshire Police said.

The force said a 35-year-old man had been taken to hospital following the fire, where he remains in a serious condition.

A police spokesperson said officers investigating the cause of the fire believe it was started deliberately.

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