Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of arson after a house in Openshaw was set alight on Wednesday night (August 31). A woman, who got out of the property herself, was rushed to hospital after the blaze and sustained non-serious injuries.
The incident was reported at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, on Eastern By-Pass in Openshaw. A cordon was erected around the house, with forensics also remaining at the property throughout Thursday.
Pictures from the scene show a charred upstairs window, which appeared to have been blown out in the fire. A woman, in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of arson and currently remains in custody for questioning, police have confirmed.
