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Appeal following fatal house fire in Wigan

GMP have launched a Murder investigation and are appealing for information in relation to a male who has died in a suspected arson in Wigan.


Details of Incident

At approximately 0640 hours on Wednesday 14th August 2024, emergency services were called to reports of a man trapped in a property on Dumbarton Green, Wigan due to a fire.

A male in his 40s was taken to hospital with injuries considered to be life threatening and later died in hospital.

A man has been arrested in connection with Police enquiries.

Any information you have, including CCTV, mobile phone or Dashcam footage can be provided to Police via this Portal.

Contact Information

Information can be provided via the MIPP Portal, please click "Submit Your Information Here" below.

Alternatively, the Major Incident Team can be contacted on 0161 856 0110.

You can also contact 101 quoting log 533 14/08/2024 or use our LiveChat service at www.gmp.police.uk.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.