Police issue appeal following two targeted arson attacks in Oldham

The suspect vehicle. Images courtesy of GMP

Detectives are investigating two suspected arson attacks in Oldham from earlier this week.

On Tuesday (December 2) at around 10:10pm, it is believed two men wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, drove to a property on Warren Lane in a red vehicle, poured petrol on the victim's vehicle and set it alight.

On the same evening at around 11pm, it is believed the same two individuals ignited a small fire in the victim's garden on Queens Road with a bottle of accelerant and paper.

Thankfully, no injuries were sustained in either of these attacks. 

Officers have released CCTV images to try and identify those involved.

Detective Inspector Andrew Barrett, from Oldham's Criminal Investigation Department, said: "I understand this incident may have caused serious concern amongst local communities, however we believe this was a targeted attack and poses no threat to the wider public.

"We remain committed to keeping the public safe and our officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify those responsible for these attacks.

"We encourage anyone who may be able to support our investigation to come forward."

If you have any information, witnessed either of the incidents, or have footage, please call police on 0161 856 9091, quoting logs 3866 of 02/12/2025 (Warren Lane) and 3871 of 02/12/2025 (Queens Road).

Alternatively, you can report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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