Radcliffe property targeted in suspected arson attack

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating an incident at a home on Great Hall Close.

At around 2am on Saturday (April 4), it is believed a suspect attended the property and poured an accelerant through the letterbox, which was then set alight.

Police have confirmed that no injuries were sustained during the incident, with GMP now appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate the suspected attack.

Detective Sergeant Niamh McCarthy from Bury CID said: “We understand this incident may cause concern within the community; however, our assessment is that it was a targeted attack, and there is no risk to the wider public.

“Our enquiries to identify those responsible are ongoing, and we urge anyone with information that may assist our investigation to come forward.”

Anyone with any information, including mobile phone or CCTV footage, or anyone who witnessed the incident, is urged to call GMP on 0161 856 0312, quoting log 315 of 04/04/2026.