Skip to content

Man arrested after fire at former nightclub

Angela FergusonNorth West
BBC/Mat Trewern A police officer is standing on a road within a cordon outside a two-storey building. Police tape can be seen at one end of the cordon. Wooden doors to the building are open.BBC/Mat Trewern
The fire broke out at a former nightclub on King Street at about 03:10 BST, police said

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a former nightclub.

Emergency services were called to the building on King Street in Wigan at about 03:10 BST on Monday morning, with three fire engines from Bolton and Atherton sent to the scene.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters had extinguished the fire, but had remained at the building for a period to check for any lingering hot spots.

Greater Manchester Police said a 31-year-old man had been taken into custody for questioning.

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.

Related stories
Related internet links