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| Bolton police probe six arson attacks in town in one hour | |
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| Police said the fires were "shocking displays of violence and aggression" | Police said the fires were "shocking displays of violence and aggression" |
| Two men have been arrested after six arson attacks in a town within an hour. | |
| Police said no-one was hurt after the "reckless" attacks on houses and a vehicle in Bolton between midnight and 01:00 BST. | Police said no-one was hurt after the "reckless" attacks on houses and a vehicle in Bolton between midnight and 01:00 BST. |
| The fires in Great Leaver and Farnworth were quickly put out by residents and the fire service, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. | |
| The two arrested men, aged 31 and 28, were held on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. | The two arrested men, aged 31 and 28, were held on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. |
| GMP appealed for information and asked for any footage of the attacks. | |
| Det Ch Insp Peter Morley said they were "shocking displays of violence and aggression and have put innocent members of the public at risk". | |
| He said such targeted attacks would "not be tolerated in our communities". | |
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