A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze at Riddlesden early this morning.

The fire destroyed an Audi car and caused damage to a house in St Mary's Road.

Crews from Keighley, Bingley and Shipley fire stations were called out to the incident just after 2am.

Three adults and two children escaped unhurt from the house.

The fire also fractured an external gas pipe and the occupants of a neighbouring property were evacuated for safety reasons.

The arrested man, who is 35, is currently being questioned.