Just after midnight on Corporation Street, Manchester cops on patrol spotted a tent engulfed in flames. Inside, a 53-year-old homeless man was trapped.
Quick Thinking Saves Life
The officers acted fast, dragging the man to safety before the fire could take hold. Although his belongings were destroyed, the man escaped without visible injuries thanks to the swift police response.
Arson Suspect Arrested
CCTV footage later revealed that the fire was deliberately started. A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
The Unsung Heroes of the Night
While most of us are tucked up in bed, emergency workers are out there stopping tragedies from happening. This incident is a stark reminder of the dangerous and vital work police do after dark.
