Man caught on camera setting wheelie bin alight near flats in Bolton
Extensive damage was caused to the front of the building.
Police have released CCTV images of a man setting fire to a wheelie bin next to a block of flats in Bolton.
The footage was recorded on 6th July in the early hours of the morning on Oakes Street in Kearsley.
Extensive damage was caused to the front entrance to the flats, which is used by all those who live there.
Sergeant Christopher Whalley of GMP’s Bolton District said: “Since this crime occurred we have been following various lines of enquiry to trace the perpetrator.
“Now we turn to the general public for their assistance. Do you recognize the person in this footage?
“This was a senseless arson attack which could easily have resulted in significant injury.
“If you’re able to assist our enquiries, please get in touch as soon as possible.”
Officers are treating this as arson and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anything around the time of the fire or can identify the offender.
Details can be reported to police by calling 0161 856 5608 quoting incident number 0353 of 06/07/19.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111