Arson attack reaches homes

POLICE are investigating an Oldham blaze that destroyed two garages and damaged two houses.

Sometime between 5pm-5.30am on April 2, a garage on Newport Street was broken into and set alight, destroying the Skoda Octavia stored there.

A second garage was destroyed and the two associated houses were damaged by the fire.

Detective Constable Simon Halliwell, said: “The victims don’t know why their garage was targeted. Anyone with information should call us.” Phone 0161 856 8982 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.