A teenager has been arrested after a car was deliberately set alight while two children were still inside.
The incident happened shortly before 11pm on Thursday in Tong Way, Leeds.
West Yorkshire Police said a woman reported her car had been deliberately set on fire while her two children were still in the vehicle.
She and a neighbour took the children to safety and were checked over by ambulance staff with no concerns found, the force said.
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail pending further inquiries.
A police statement innitially said: “At 10.52pm on Thursday 18 July, a woman reported her car had been deliberately set alight while two of her children were still in the vehicle in Tong Way, Leeds.
“She and a neighbour brought the children to safety, and they were checked over by ambulance staff with no concerns found.
“A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson in relation to the incident and remains in custody. Enquiries are ongoing.””
