Teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson released without charge
Two boys arrested in connection with the devastating fire at Manchester Dogs' Home in September have been released without charge, it was announced yesterday (December 4).
Greater Manchester Police said the 15 and 17-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of arson but have now been released.
Around 50 dogs are thought to have tragically lost their lives in the fire on September 11. Police were called to the home at around 7.20pm and firefighters worked through the night to control the fire. With help from courageous members of the public, fire crews managed to save about 150 dogs.
A JustGiving page set up to help the charity managed to raise nearly £1.5 million within a few days of the fire taking place.
The Cheshire Dogs Home, where most of the surviving dogs were relocated, had to close its doors due to the overwhelming numbers of well-wishers trying to visit in the aftermath, which gridlocked the M6 and M56.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Image courtesy of Greater Manchester Police.
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