A 20 year old woman from Hyde has been charged with aggravated arson in connection with the moorland fire at Dovestone Reservoir
Shania Care-Slede of Market Street, Hyde, was arrested yesterday and has been charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving.
Care-Slede has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today
Police Officers are continuing to pursue a number of lines of enquiry and are seeking to identify any other individuals who may have been involved.
We are grateful to the local and wider community for sharing a significant amount of video footage. Detectives are meticulously reviewing all material submitted.
