A 'Wild West'-style wedding brawl was captured by CCTV with police called to the venue after celebrations descended into chaos. The video of the rammy, which took place at Regant Hall in Bolton, went viral on social media.
11.08.2023 - 18:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A huge fire that tore through a mill in Trafford is being treated as arson by cops. Greater Manchester Police said an investigation continues, but it is suspected the blaze was deliberately started.
Dozens of firefighters were called to tackle the fire at Empress Mill in Old Trafford early on Friday morning (August 11). Huge quantities of smoke billowed into the surrounding neighbourhood.
At its height, 10 crews of firefighters were at the scene, with images showing them dousing the flames with water on aerial platforms using specialist equipment. Residents living in the area were told to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed as smoke filled the air.
No injuries have been reported, police said. Crews were still at at the scene by 4.30pm, GMP said.
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Sergeant Richard Lees said: "Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into the fire and are treating it as suspected arson at this time.
"We are appealing to the public for information and are keen to speak to three males who were sighted in the locality of the property around 5.30am, as it is believed they may have information that could assist with enquiries.
"If you were in the vicinity of the property and saw anything suspicious, or if you have any information to share that could aid the investigation - including if you have footage such as CCTV, doorbell or dashcam - please get in touch with police directly.
"I would also like to reassure members of the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident with no further risk to the wider public and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to determine the full circumstances."
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A 'Wild West'-style wedding brawl was captured by CCTV with police called to the venue after celebrations descended into chaos. The video of the rammy, which took place at Regant Hall in Bolton, went viral on social media.
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