ARSONISTS targeted a former packaging factory for the 30th time in six months.

Fire crews were called to the derelict Roach packaging building, on Scobell Street, in Tottington, at 8.30pm on Wednesday, when yobs set fire to a pile of rubbish. The building has been empty for months.

Fire fighters are now calling for the site to be boarded-up to prevent a massive blaze.

Watch commander Steve Wilcock, of Bury fire station, said: "Arsonists keep making their way in and it will eventually burn down if it is not boarded-up. Ultimately we would like to see it pulled down."