Man arrested for Arson over Bolton fire Police have arrested a 22-year-old male on suspicion...

Published: 1:50 pm June 30, 2018
Updated: 10:46 pm September 1, 2025

Man arrested for Arson over Bolton fire

Police have arrested a 22-year-old male on suspicion of arson with intent to danger life as firefighters continue to battle the WinterHillFire north of Bolton. Firefighters have been ‘tactically’ withdrawn from the incident due fears the two fires could converge.

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