Man, 43, is arrested for attempted murder of woman, 32, and girl, 11, after explosion at a suburban house
A man was today arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman and an 11-year-old girl were taken to hospital following an explosion.
Greater Manchester Police officers were called to a report of a blast at a property in Wythenshawe at 12.20am early this morning.
A 32-year-old woman and the girl were taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident on Pewsey Road.
Greater Manchester Police officers were called to a report of a blast at a property in Wythenshawe at 12.20am early this morning
A police spokesman said: 'Emergency services attended and inquiries established a gas canister inside the property had caused an explosion, resulting in significant damage to the walls and windows within the property.'
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life, and remains in custody.
Investigations are under way and it is being treated as an isolated incident, the force spokesman said. The terraced house is estimated to be worth £165,000.
Detective Inspector Christopher Potter said: 'This was a nasty explosion that has caused some significant damage to a property and it's lucky that no-one sustained any serious injuries.
A 32-year-old woman and the girl were taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident on Pewsey Road in Wythenshawe today
'Whilst no-one was badly hurt, this has left those who were inside the property at the time understandably shaken and upset.
'We understand that events such as this can cause significant worry and concern for the local community but we want to reassure you that we believe this to have been an isolated incident and there is no wider threat posed to the public.
'We currently have one man in custody for questioning and our investigation is very much under way as we try to ascertain all the facts surrounding the incident.
'We would urge anyone with information that could assist us with our inquiries to speak with police.'
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6063 quoting incident number 27 of 30/12/20, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111