Tent deliberately set on fire with homeless man sleeping inside on Corporation Street as 51-year-old arrested
A homeless man's tent was deliberately set on fire on Corporation Street early this morning.
At approximately 12.02 am this morning a tent was deliberately set on fire while a man was sleeping inside on Corporation Street, Manchester.
While patrolling the City Centre in the early hours, officers noticed a tent engulfed in flames.
Upon investigation, they discovered a person inside and immediately acted to rescue him. The individual was identified as a homeless male aged 53.
The victim’s belongings were destroyed in the fire, leaving him vulnerable.
Fortunately, he sustained no visible injuries, thanks to the officers’ swift response. Officers have taken all appropriate safeguarding measures, liaising with social services to provide ongoing support to the male.
CCTV footage confirmed that the fire was started by another individual in the area.
A man aged 51 has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in custody for questioning.