Crime scene investigators taped off a house in Tameside after a man was arrested on suspicion of arson.
Police said officers were called to the scene on Bollington Street in Ashton-under-Lyne this morning (Wednesday). The incident was reported at around 7am.
A man was arrested on suspicion of arson at the scene. He was also taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said.
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The Manchester Evening News understands that no-one else was injured. No further details about the incident have been released at this stage.
Pictures taken at the scene showed a terraced house taped off this morning. Forensic officers were spotted outside the property with a CSI van stationed on the street.
Local residents said they were shocked to see the police on the 'quiet' street. Janet Jones, who has lived nearby for eight years, said: "I heard sirens, but I had no idea it was for round here.
"I think it’s a very quiet area. I have no problems with my neighbours.
"Everyone is helpful with each other. I don’t sleep very well and I was watching television, and I heard the sirens but I did not think anything of it.
"My neighbour has messaged me to see if I had heard anything. At least there was no death, that’s the main thing."
Another man said: "All I saw was the tape up and CSI was there. That was at 11 o’clock." Another resident said: "I usually rise at 10:30 or 11 o’clock.
"It’s alright really round here, I’ve been here for nine years, and it’s the first time the police I’ve been out."
In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "The incident on Bollington Street was reported at around 7am on Wednesday, January 18. A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and has been taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation.
"Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also attended."
The Manchester Evening News has also contacted the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for information.
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