Arsonist starts blaze on driveway

An arsonist set fire to wooden pallets on the driveway of a house while the occupants slept inside.
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Police are investigating the incident after the pallets were set alight in front of a house on Bedford Street, Whelley.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire and no-one was injured.

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Police Constable Bradley Dunne of GMP’s Wigan Borough said: “Fortunately, no-one was injured but this was a reckless act and people were inside the property at the time. They are incredibly lucky to have escaped unharmed.

“I would ask anyone who may have seen anyone acting in a suspicious manner in the area to contact police as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 7124, 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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