Teens held on suspicion of arson over moorland fire

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a large fire on moorland in Greater Manchester.

Police and the fire service were called to the blaze at Holcombe Hill, Bury, on Tuesday.

The fire was contained and put out later in the afternoon and an investigation was launched.

Three boys have been arrested and interviewed before being released on bail pending further inquiries, Greater Manchester Police said.

Det Insp Andy Wright said: "The moorland fire is being investigated as arson following information from a witness and we have managed to apprehend three teenagers.

"Fires can have such a devastating effect and we are lucky that this has not caused a significant amount of damage, or cost lives."

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