Oldham Council leader car fire: Police make third arson arrest

(BBC) A third man has been arrested in connection with an arson attack on a council leader’s car.

Oldham Council leader Arooj Shah’s vehicle was deliberately set alight on 13 July, damaging the car and a neighbouring property.

Ms Shah became the first Muslim woman to take charge of a council in northern England in May.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of committing arson with intent to endanger life, said police.

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