Two people have been charged in connection with an arson attack on a house in Middleton

Ashley Mcarthur (18/11/1999) of Kildare Crescent, Rochdale has been charged with the following offences:

• Arson with intent to endanger life
• Section 47 assault
• Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place
• Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
• Use of a motor vehicle on a road without insurance
• Dangerous driving

Kayleigh Dolan (02/09/2000) of Hollybank Street, St Helens has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Both were remanded in custody and appeared at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court this morning (Saturday 13 June 2020).

Shortly after 9.05pm on Wednesday 10 June 2020, police were called to reports of a fire at a property on Fairfield Road in Middleton.