Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Radcliffe Incident

A 20-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a residential address in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 26, when a large emergency services response was deployed to the scene on Coronation Gardens. The fire was extinguished by firefighters, and the area was made safe. The arrested individual remains in custody for questioning.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 20-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a residential address in Radcliffe.
  • The incident occurred on Sunday, October 26, at approximately 9:20 pm on Coronation Gardens.
  • A large emergency services response was deployed to the scene, including police, firefighters, and paramedics.
  • Firefighters from Farnworth and Whitefield fire stations attended the scene and used hose reels to extinguish the fire.
  • The fire was confined to the bedroom of a first-floor flat, and crews were in attendance for approximately one and a half hours.
  • The arrested individual remains in custody for questioning as investigations are ongoing.
  • No further details have been released regarding the individual's identity or a possible motive for the fire.

Statistics:

  • 9:20 pm: Time the emergency services were called to the scene on Sunday, October 26.
  • 9:22 pm: Time fire engines from Farnworth and Whitefield fire stations were called to the scene.
  • 1.5 hours: Duration crews were in attendance at the scene.
  • 1: The number of fire engines involved in extinguishing the fire.

Sources:

  • A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP)
  • A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS)
  • Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS Website)