Suspected stolen child's quad bike found ablaze on Wigan car park

A child’s quad bike was found ablaze in the middle of an empty Wigan car park.
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A crew from Hindley fire station were called to the incident off Kingsdown Road, Abram, at 2.15am on Thursday November 3 and found the green vehicle well alight.

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It is suspected that the quad – which had no distinguishing markings – had been stolen and then set alight.

A child's quad bike similar to that which was damaged by fireA child's quad bike similar to that which was damaged by fire
A child's quad bike similar to that which was damaged by fire
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Watch manager Phil Wells said the bike was partially destroyed and the police were notified while the flames were quickly put out.

Anyone with information about a theft or arson concerning the vehicle are asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.