A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a girl and a woman were taken to hospital following an explosion at a home.
The girl, aged 11, and a woman, aged 32, were taken to hospital as a 'precaution' following the incident in Wythenshawe, a GMP spokesman said.
Police were called to Pewsey Road today (Wednesday) at around 12.20am after the sound of a bang was heard by neighbours.
Emergency services attended and established a gas canister inside the home had caused an explosion.
The walls and windows within the property were badly damaged.
It is being treated as an isolated incident.
A fire service spokesman said five people were checked at the scene by paramedics.
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in custody for questioning.
A scene remains in place at the property and an investigation is underway, a GMP spokesman said.
Photos from the scene today showed the windows to the home had been blown off the building in the impact of the explosion.
Det Insp Christopher Potter of GMP’s City of Manchester Division said: “This was a nasty explosion that has caused some significant damage to a property and it’s lucky that no one sustained any serious injuries.
"Whilst no one was badly hurt, this has left those who were inside the property at the time understandably shaken and upset.
“We understand that events such as this can cause significant worry and concern for the local community but we want to reassure you that we believe this to have been an isolated incident and there is no wider threat posed to the public.
“We currently have one man in custody for questioning and our investigation is very much underway as we try to ascertain all the facts surrounding the incident. We would urge anyone with information that could assist us with our enquiries to speak with police.”
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 00:34 on 30 December 2020, three fire engines from Cheadle and Wythenshawe, and one technical response unit with support appliance from Ashton under Lyne, attended an incident in a domestic property on Pewsey Road, Wythenshawe.
"It is believed that there was an explosion caused by butane gas cylinder.
"There was no fire, but firefighters used shoring up equipment, lighting equipment, a thermal imaging camera and gas detectors to make the property safe.
"Five casualties were given a precautionary check by ambulance paramedics. Crews were in attendance for approximately two hours.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 6063 quoting incident number 27 of 30/12/20. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11.
