Terrifying footage shows moment man douses police officers in petrol - then sets building on fire

12.09.2021 - 16:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Terrifying footage has been shared of the moment police officers were doused in petrol and a man set a property on fire in Bolton.

Following the horrifying incident, Christian Smith, of Higher Market Street, was jailed for three and a half years.

Now, following Smith’s conviction last week, Greater Manchester Police has shared body-worn video camera footage from officers at the scene.

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