Officers appealing for information following two targeted arson attacks in Oldham

Detectives are investigating two suspected arson attacks in Oldham from earlier this week.

It is believed two men wearing dark clothing and balaclavas drove to a property on Warren Lane in a red vehicle, poured petrol on the victim's vehicle and set it alight at around 10;10pm on Tuesday, December 2.

On the same evening at around 11pm, it is understood the same two individuals ignited a small fire in the victim's garden on Queens Road with a bottle of accelerant and paper. 

Thankfully, no injuries were sustained in either of these attacks.  

Officers have released CCTV images to try and identify those involved. 

Pictured above: Offenders pour petrol onto the car. 

Detective Inspector Andrew Barrett from Oldham's Criminal Investigation Department said: "I understand this incident may have caused serious concern amongst local communities, however we believe this was a targeted attack and poses no threat to the wider public. 

"We remain committed to keeping the public safe and our officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify those responsible for these attacks. We encourage anyone who may be able to support our investigation to come forward" 

If you have any information, witnessed either of the incidents, or have footage, call 0161 856 9091, quoting logs 3866 of 02/12/2025 (Warren Lane) and 3871 of 02/12/2025 (Queens Road)  
 
Alternatively, you can report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111