Firebomb Attack on Imam's Home in Bolton

Bolton, England, United Kingdom — 2026-06-10

In Bolton, England, at around 9:20 PM on June 10, 2026, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the home of Imam Hassan Patel. Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into the targeted arson attack, although it is not currently being treated as a hate crime. No arrests have been made, and the police have assured the public that there is no wider risk while working to trace the perpetrator.

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