Early hours 'arson attack' rocks neighbourhood
02.03.2024 - 16:59
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A suspected arson attack in the early hours has rocked a Greater Manchester neighbourhood. The front window of a house on a quiet residential street was shattered during the incident in Wigan.
Firefighters and police responded to the suspected arson attack just before 2.30am on Saturday. Neighbours said they had slept through the incident, but woke to see a fire engine and police officers parked up on quiet Laithwaite Road, in the Worsley Hall area.
In the cold light of day, officers are now investigating the incident as a suspected arson. Enquiries in the area continue. One person said they couldn't understand why the home was attacked. They speculated a 'petrol bomb' was launched at the property.
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No one was hurt in the incident, which left shattered glass and scorch marks on the front of the home
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers responded to reports of a suspected arson incident outside a house on Laithwaite Road in Wigan at around 2.20am this morning (Saturday 2 March).
"Colleagues from GMFRS also attended and put out the fire. Thankfully, no one was injured. No arrests were made and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 230 of 2/23/24. Information can also be shared with the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously – on 0800 555 111."
A spokesman for the fire service said a crew from Wigan station attended the incident.
He said: "Firefighters helped make the area safe before handing the scene over to Greater Manchester Police. GMFRS crews were in attendance for about 45 minutes."