Police have sealed off a house in Farnworth after a vehicle fire on Plodder Lane, close to Royal Bolton Hospital, was reported at 2.38am this morning (October 21). Crime scene investigators are working at the scene as enquiries continue.
Scene in Farnworth
A driveway has been cordoned off by police, with four parked cars inside the tape. A silver Hyundai i10 appears to have been badly damaged by the fire, but other cars also appear to have been affected.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services are responding to a vehicle fire on Plodder Lane, Farnworth that was reported at 2:38am this morning (October 21). Enquires are ongoing."
Circumstances yet to be confirmed
The full circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be confirmed, the Manchester Evening News understands. Forensics investigators are in attendance on Plodder Lane this morning.
This is a live event, and updates will follow as further information becomes available.
