Petrol bomb attack
Date published: 01 October 2015
POLICE are investigating after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in High Barn Road, Royton in the early hours of yesterday.
The object landed on the property’s single-storey extension roof and caused extensive damage, but no-one was injured.
Detective Sergeant Darren Grafton said: “Fortunately, a child’s bedroom directly underneath the seat of the fire was empty. Thankfully, no-one was hurt, but this could have been fatal.
“I would urge anyone who saw anybody acting suspiciously in the area at the time to contact police.”
Call police on 0161-856 9033 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.
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