Woman charged over Dovestone Reservoir fire
Shania Care-Slede is due before Manchester Magistrates' Court today
A woman has been charged with aggravated arson following a fire at Dovestone Reservoir.
Shania Care-Slede, 20, of Market Street, Hyde, was arrested yesterday and has been charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving, according to Greater Manchester Police.
She has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today.
Investigation ongoing
The charges relate to a fire at Dovestone Reservoir, which remains under investigation, police said.
Officers are continuing to pursue a number of lines of enquiry and are seeking to identify any other people who may have been involved.
Detective Inspector Andrew Day said: "While we have secured charges against one individual, our investigation remains ongoing. Detectives are carefully reviewing all available evidence to identify anyone else who may have been involved in criminality linked to this incident.
"We're committed to pursuing all those responsible. Anyone identified as having committed a criminal offence can expect to be robustly dealt with.
"I would also like to thank the public for the support they have shown so far and encourage anyone with information or footage that may assist our enquiries to come forward."
Appeal for footage
Police said they are grateful for the amount of video footage shared by the community so far, and that detectives are reviewing all material submitted.
Anyone with footage or information that may assist the investigation can submit it via the Dovestones Fire Evidence Submission Portal.