Two Harrogate men arrested after popular A59 roadside cafe burns down

Police have arrested two men from Harrogate accused of burning down a popular roadside cafe on the A59 at Kirk Hammerton.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Mar 2016, 11:45 BST
Updated 15th Mar 2016, 11:51 BST
The roadside cafe on the A59 at Kirk Hammerton - picture by Jason TurnerThe roadside cafe on the A59 at Kirk Hammerton - picture by Jason Turner
The roadside cafe on the A59 at Kirk Hammerton - picture by Jason Turner

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called at 7.17am on Sunday, March 6, following reports of a fire at Jacqueline's mobile cafe.

Crews from York and Acomb discovered a number of liquid petroleum cylinders had been used in the suspected arson attack.

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Police also attended the fire and arrested two men nearby the incident, aged 49 and 50, on suspicion of arson and burglary.

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The roadside cafe on the A59 at Kirk Hammerton - picture by Jason TurnerThe roadside cafe on the A59 at Kirk Hammerton - picture by Jason Turner
The roadside cafe on the A59 at Kirk Hammerton - picture by Jason Turner

The men, both from the Harrogate area, have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The portacabin was a popular roadside cafe, located in the lay-by near Skip Bridge, for motorists travelling on the A59.