Laura Sharman 15 July 2021

Council leader's car targetted in 'abhorrent' arson attack

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A man has been arrested after a car belonging to the leader of Oldham Council was deliberately set on fire.

Cllr Arooj Shah, the first Muslim woman to take charge of a council in the north of England, was targeted in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

A 23 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

Detective chief inspector Wesley Knights of GMP's Oldham division said: 'This fire destroyed a vehicle and caused damage to a neighbouring property. It was a reckless, abhorrent act, and it's fortunate that no-one got hurt.

'We will not rest until the circumstances around this incident are fully understood, and those responsible brought to justice.'

Politicians across the region have spoken out against the attack, including mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees.

 

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