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Man on the run after house explosion injures four

Man on the run after house explosion injures four

Summary

A house explosion in Bradford injured four people. Police are searching for Jacob Ryan, 28, who is linked to the incident. A second man was arrested at the scene with serious injuries.

Key Facts

  • An explosion happened at an empty house on Southfield Lane in Bradford.
  • Four people were injured, including a man, a woman, and a child with minor injuries, and a seriously injured 27-year-old man.
  • The explosion damaged two nearby houses.
  • Jacob Ryan, 28, is being sought by police as they believe he may have been involved in the incident.
  • The explosion occurred around 22:00 BST on a Saturday.
  • The arrested man is suspected of trying to steal metal from the house and has serious but not life-threatening injuries.
  • Emergency services, including fire and ambulance crews, responded to the scene.
  • The building and affected houses were secured with the help of utilities companies after the explosion.

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