Police are appealing for witnesses after a double arson attack in Dukinfield.
Shortly before 12:20am on Christmas day, the fire service responded to reports that a Seat Ibiza had been set on fire on Clayton Street.
The fire was brought under control and police spoke with the owner of the car to address any safeguarding concerns and carry out initial enquiries.
Shortly before 12:45am the following day, police were called to the same street to reports that a house was on fire. The fire service managed to get the fires under control but they had already caused extensive damage.
Detectives investigating the incidents are treating them as targeted attacks and local residents may notice an increased police presence in the area.
Detective Sergeant Steve Hall of GMP’s Tameside borough said: “The offender’s full intention was to cause fear and intimidation using fire as a weapon.
We believe these to be linked targeted attacks and we have a team of dedicated detectives working to find whoever is responsible and bring them into custody.
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