Wigan man arrested on suspicion of setting dozens of bin fires in town centre
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Over recent months Hindley and its local fire crews have been dogged by numerous blazes, many in the early hours of the morning, in public waste paper and industrial bins.
For the most part the damage has been confined to the containers, but in one instance – early on Sunday June 26 – the Tesco Extra store on Cross Street suffered damage because the large bin was so close to its premises.
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Hide AdTwo glass panels shattered and plastic canopy melted during the 4.40am blaze.
On another occasion a fire was set in an industrial bin near to Alison’s Restaurant on Worthington Street.
Now a spokesperson for GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley has posted on social media: “A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson in relation to recent incidents in Hindley town centre.
"He has been released on bail while inquiries continue.”