Bolton firebomb on house latest as police make an arrest

Officers were called to a property on Eastgrove Avenue at around 9.20pm on Wednesday, June 10, after reports of a suspected arson.

Emergency services attended and safely evacuated all occupants from the address. No injuries were reported.

The man remains in custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Sharples said: “Our investigation is progressing, and we now have a suspect in custody who is being questioned by our officers.

“We will not accept incidents like this in our communities; we take this very seriously.

“Those found responsible will be brought to justice.

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“As our enquiries continue, we urge the public to please continue to submit information, CCTV, or dashcam footage to police.

“You can do this by calling 101 quoting log 3561 of 10/06/2026 or contact us via the LiveChat function at gmp.police.uk.

“Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.

No further details have yet been released about the circumstances leading up to the incident.

The family was left in shock and without sleep following the attack.

The family has received support from MPs, councillors, organisations and many more in the neighbourhood.

Hassan Patel, the homeowner and local Imam, said: “We, as a family, are devastated by the serious and callous arson attack that targeted our home on 10.6.2026 at 9.15pm.

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“It was still daylight at that time. This was clearly a dangerous and deliberate act that put lives at risk.

“It has caused significant damage to our house and emotional distress to our family including our children.

“The family as a whole and I as a professional individual have always maintained peace and harmony with all communities.

“I am an active citizen of Bolton and proactively engage with people all faiths and no faith. The family is horrified as to why we were targeted.

“We are grateful that no one was seriously injured, and we wish to thank the emergency services for their swift response in bringing the incident under control.”