Suspected arson attack in Fallowfield

Fire services had to break into the property


Fire services were called to a fire on Belvedere Road, just off Moseley Road, in the early hours of Thursday morning.

It took three hours for the services to completely secure the fire that started on the garage’s first floor, after being called at 3.11am.

Belvedere Road, where the fire happened

Although no one was harmed, the situation could have easily been much worse, as there was a gas cylinder in the garage that could have exploded.

Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service suspect the attack was started deliberately, and are investigating the situation.