Boy and man arrested for suspected arson attack on Rochdale home
Date published: 09 September 2024
Police arrested one boy and one man in connection with the incident
A 16-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire that injured five people at a home.
Rochdale Online News reported last week how two adults and three children managed to escape a house fire in Rochdale on 4 September.
Read more: Police appeal for witnesses following suspected arson attack in RochdalePublished: 05 September 2024
Emergency services including three fire engines, police officers and paramedics all attended the building on Halifax Road shortly before 9pm, where they were all treated for injuries.
Thankfully they are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.
Greater Manchester Police is still appealing for information on the incident.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8519 quoting 3525 of 04/09/24 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
You can also contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk.
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