Police issue update on investigation into fire in takeaway building
Officers believe they may have come across a suspected cannabis farm following the blaze, described as an electrical fire.
Officers and three fire engines from Bolton Central and Horwich fire stations were deployed to the scene on afternoon May 9 following reports of a fire in the basement of the Feed Belly restaurant on Chorley New Road.
Police and fire services were called to the Feed Belly takeaway on Chorley New Road. (Image: Leah Collins) The suspected cannabis farm was located as emergency services were on the scene. The road was closed at Winter Hey Lane to the junction of Curteis Street.
No one was seriously injured in the blaze and fire crews remained on scene until after 5pm.
The suspected cannabis farm was located as emergency services were on the scene. (Image: Leah Collins) A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 2pm yesterday (Thursday 8 May 2025), we were called to reports of a fire at a business property on Chorley New Road in Bolton.
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“Officers, alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and located a suspected cannabis farm.
“No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are ongoing.
Fire services remained on the scene until 5pm. (Image: Leah Collins) “Anyone with any information can report it to us online by using our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, call 101 quoting log 1798 of 08/05/2025 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The Bolton News has attempted to contact the Feed Belly restaurant for comment.
Source – INDIA TV
