Gas Explosion Injures Four, Sparks Manhunt in Bradford

An explosion occurred at an empty house on Southfield Lane in Bradford, causing significant damage to the property and two adjacent homes. Emergency services treated a man, woman, and boy from a nearby house for minor injuries, while a 27-year-old man found near the scene was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. This man was arrested on suspicion of metal theft at the property just before the explosion. Police are also searching for a 28-year-old man named Jacob Ryan, wanted on suspicion of metal theft in connection with the incident, and they urge anyone with information to come forward. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, with police maintaining a scene at the site and working with utility companies to make the area safe. Authorities emphasize the importance of locating Ryan, as he may also be injured and in need of medical attention.