AN appeal for information has been launched by police following a huge grassland fire in Dodworth last week.

The fire happened on a field off Water Royd Drive at about 6.30pm on August 1 and spread to nearby houses, causing a significant amount of damage.

Officers have asked anyone who witnessed suspicious activity to come forward.

Call 101 and quote incident number 14/113095/18 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.