Thugs firebomb Oldham council leader's car in 'cowardly, appalling' attack

13.07.2021 - 22:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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The leader of Oldham Council has been targeted in a "cowardly" and "appalling" firebomb attack.

Arooj Shah, who has been leading the local authority since the local elections in May, had her car firebombed in a shocking, targeted attack in the early hours of this morning, July 13.

Emergency services rushed to Greengate Street, Oldham, just before 1.30am after hearing the vehicle had been set on fire.

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