Torched cars man faces more charges

Date published: 15 January 2013


A MAN accused of an arson attack on a car in Oldham now faces six similar charges.

Liam Siddall (28) of Chapel Lane, Royton originally faced one charge of arson with intent to endanger life after allegedly torching a car in Firswood Drive, Royton in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Police have now added six more charges covering other cars set on fire on the same night. Siddall will appear at Manchester Crown Court in February. Three other men arrested over the incident have been released without charge.