Suspected arson investigation on Sapling Road, Bolton

Emergency services were called to the scene on Sapling Road, off Morris Green Way, Morris Green at around 11pm on the evening of Wednesday April 29.

A car appeared to have driven into a wall at the top of the street, and police say they are now investigating a suspected arson in connection with the incident.

Speaking on Thursday, A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating a suspected offence of arson on Sapling Road, Bolton yesterday, April 29.

“There is believed to be no wider threat to the public and enquiries remain ongoing.”

A house fire was reported (Image: Phil Taylor)

No casualties were reported because of the incident but clear damage to the wall and house were visible from outside.

Three fire engines were also called the scene that night to help tackle the house fire and remained there for around two and a half hours.

Crews from Bolton Central, Farnworth and Atherton Fire Stations were all involved in tackling the blaze before the scene was handed over to police for their investigations.

A car appeared to have hit the wall (Image: Phil Taylor)

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At around 11pm on Wednesday April 29, three fire engines from Bolton Central, Farnworth and Atherton were called to a house fire on Sapling Road, Bolton after a car has crashed into a wall.

“Crews arrived quickly and worked with partners from Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe. No casualties were reported.

“Crews were in attendance for around two and a half hours.”

Officers remained at the scene through the night and into Thursday morning as their investigation were carried out.

Members of the public reported a large police presence still visible around the house early on Thursday morning.

By later that same morning traffic was able to pass freely across Sapling Road and the surrounding area.

Just before 11.50am on Thursday morning, plainclothes police officers appeared to be leaving the scene on Sapling Road.

Anyone with any further information or concerns can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.