Officers appeal for information after suspected arson at an address in Bolton

At around 9.20pm on Wednesday 10 June 2026, we were called to reports of a suspected arson at an address on Eastgrove Avenue, Bolton.

Emergency services attended the scene and thankfully, all occupants were safely evacuated with no injuries while the fire was extinguished.

An investigation is underway to find those responsible.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Sharples said: “Incidents like this are not acceptable in our community and no one should be made to feel threatened or intimidated. Thankfully, no one was injured, however, the consequences of this suspected arson attack could have been very different.

“We understand this incident may cause concern within the community; we are working to find those responsible and bring them to justice. We believe this was a targeted attack, and there is no risk to the wider public. Officers will be providing reassurance with visits in the community throughout the day.

"Our enquiries to identify those responsible are ongoing, and we urge anyone with information that may assist our investigation to please come forward. Anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage, is asked to call 101 quoting log 3561 of 10/06/2026 or contact us via the LiveChat function at gmp.police.uk

“Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

This incident is not believed to be linked to the discovery of a USB charging pack in a mosque yesterday morning, which we have explored and do not believe to be suspicious or criminal. However, we urge people to continue to report things of concern and suspicious activity to us.