Stalking arrest after car 'set alight' in Rochdale

Police were called to a road in Littleborough on Saturday (06 September)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 8th Sep 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of stalking offences and conspiracy to commit arson after a car was set alight in Rochdale.

Police and fire crews were called to the blaze on Cleggswood Avenue in the Littleborough area at around 01:15BST on Saturday morning (06 September).

The man, 42, has been released on bail, and Greater Manchester Police have confirmed there were no injuries.

Officers are asking anyone with information, including CCTV and dashcam footage to get in touch.

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