“What are they thinking? With kids around especially. It’s awful”
20:23, 11 Nov 2025Updated 20:26, 11 Nov 2025
Police, fire crews and paramedics attended the scene on Stout Street (Image: M.E.N)
An investigation has been launched after reports of a ‘petrol bomb’ attack on a home in Wigan on Tuesday morning (November 11).
Police, fire crews and paramedics attended the scene on Stout Street in Leigh at around 8.30am to reports of a possible arson incident at a property.
Residents reported hearing ‘a bang’ before parts of a nearby home were set alight. The area was taped off throughout the morning amid investigations.
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It’s understood the suspect used accelerants thrown towards the front of the property before the fire erupted. No injuries were reported in the incident.
One Stout Street resident said: “I didn’t see anything but I heard it. What are they thinking? With kids around especially. It’s awful, just stupid. Anything could have happened, it could’ve been ten times worse.”Another local added: “I was walking my children to nursery and just saw the police there. Loads of people making noise. No idea where it happened, my dad said he heard a bang.
The incident was reported near the junction of Stout Street and Firs Lane(Image: M.E.N)
“Disgusting though, doing it in a residential area. It’s bad enough when it’s just adults around but kids as well. What if something had happened to them? I’m honestly, sick of it. Disgusting.
“All I know is loads of people were screaming about something this morning and some kids were crying.”
Greater Manchester Police confirmed an investigation has been launched and urged any witnesses to come forward. It is thought to have been a ‘targeted attack’.
A spokesperson said: “At around 8.30am this morning (Tuesday 11 November 2025), we were called to reports of a possible arson at a property on Stout Street in Leigh. Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
“Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. Currently no arrests have been made but detectives are completing enquiries to identify the offender. It is believed to be a targeted attack with no wider risk to the public. Investigations are ongoing.”
If you have any information about this incident, please contact police on 0161 856 7094, 101, or via gmp.police.uk quoting log 676 of 11/11/2025. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.