Third arrest made as part of Oldham arson investigation

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following an incident on Greengate Street in Oldham.

Police were called just before 1.30am on Tuesday 13 July 2021, to a report of a vehicle on fire outside a property on the street.

An investigation was launched by police after tests undertaken by the fire service established that the vehicle had been deliberately ignited, which also caused damage to a neighbouring property. No one was injured in the incident.

The suspect was arrested yesterday afternoon (9 September 2021) and has since been released pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9059 quoting incident number 0041 of 13/07/2021. Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.