THE front of a family home in Crumpsall was set on fire twice in two shocking arson incidents just before Christmas.
At around 11pm on Monday 21 December 2020, a man went toa home on Saddlecote Close and poured an accelerant over the front door before setting it alight.
The same person went back to the same address on Christmas Eve at around 10.30pm and set the front of the premises on fire.
Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the fires.
A CCTV image of the man police are looking to speak to about the incidents
Detective Constable Marcus Pugh of Greater Manchester Police's City of Manchester division, said: “Thankfully no one has been reported injured following these inexcusable and dangerous attacks but the outcome could have been a completely different story.
“We’re treating this as arson and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anything around the time of the fire or witnessed anyone behaving suspiciously around the time of either incident."
Details can be reported to police by calling 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 2,987 of December 21, 2020.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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