Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, at 15:45hrs
A woman was rescued from the burning property following a lit fireworks being thrown inside during Bonfire night
An investigation into arson has been launched after a woman in her 60s had to be rescued from burning house after a lit firework was thrown inside.
The incident happened on Lower Meadow in Turton at around 10:30pm on Tuesday night.
A woman in her 60s had to be rescued from the property and was taken to hospital for treatment.
A hunt for the suspects is now underway.
In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said:
“We are appealing for witnesses and information after an arson attack at a house in Turton.
Our officers were called at 10.31pm yesterday (5th November) to an address in Lower Meadow, Turton, to a report of arson.
Three males were reported to have been seen throwing lit fireworks into the property which caused a significant fire.
They were then seen to get into a car and leave the scene.
A woman in her 60s had to be rescued from the house by the Fire Service and was taken to hospital for treatment.
One of the suspects is described as 6ft, slim, clean shaven, with mousey brown mid-length hair.”
If anyone witnessed the fireworks being thrown, or has CCTV/dashcam footage from the area, or has information about who the three men might be, please contact 101 – quoting log 1559 of 5th November 2024 – or email 4360@lancashire.police.uk.
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