Local councillor Tamoor Tariq has issued a statement on the incident today. He said the family living at the property were “deliberately targeted with a petrol bomb and have been left “shaken” by the attack.
In a statement on social media, Councillor Tariq said: “I’m very sorry to share that in the early hours of this morning a house on South Terrace, just off Kendal Drive, was deliberately targeted with a petrol bomb.
“This was an appalling and extremely dangerous act. I can confirm that, thankfully, everyone living in the property is safe, as are the neighbouring family. However, the impact has been devastating. The damage to the home is extensive and the family have lost everything, personal belongings, clothing, electrical items, and irreplaceable memories.
“I have spoken directly with the family affected and their immediate neighbours this morning. They are understandably shaken by what they’ve experienced, but are being supported.
“Residents will have noticed a significant police presence in the area. This will remain the case for a number of days. A full investigation is under way and this incident is being treated with the utmost seriousness. Let me be absolutely clear: this was an act that could easily have resulted in loss of life. Those responsible must, and should, face the full force of the law.
“I am asking local residents, particularly those around Central Avenue, Kendal Drive, Radcliffe Road, Derwent Drive, Keswick Drive and surrounding streets, to please check any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from around 1.55am. Even the smallest detail could be crucial in helping the police identify those responsible.
“My thoughts are firmly with the family affected. Acts of violence like this have no place in our community, and I will continue to work closely with the police, the council and partners to support residents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
“If you have any information, please contact Greater Manchester Police directly.”
