Oldham mill blaze - schoolboy arrested
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fire at a converted mill in Oldham
Police investigating a large fire at a mill in Oldham have made an arrest.
Shortly after 3pm on Tuesday, 14 June 2016, police were called to the listed Bailey Mill on Oldham Road in Delph.
Emergency services attended and evacuated nearby houses as well as enforcing road closures around the area.
Firefighters extinguished the fire and the building was totally gutted.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He has been bailed pending further enquiries until 19 July 2016.
Detective Inspector Mark McDowall of GMP’s Oldham team said: “This was an enormous fire that could have had tragic consequences for people in the area. It has also destroyed a listed building.
“We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen something that can help with our investigation to come forward.”
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8427, 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.