Man quizzed over arson spree
Date published: 08 January 2013
TWO of the cars damaged in the attacks
A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following a series of arson attacks on New Year’s Day.
Eight cars were set alight in Royton and Shaw between 2am and 7am on January 1.
The vehicles were parked in Firswood Drive, Royton, and Hawthorn Crescent, Queen Street and King Albert Street, in Shaw.
Det Insp Darren Meeks, of Oldham CID, said the attacks had caused significant damage.
Anyone with information can contact Oldham Police on 0161-856 8951 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.
