Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for information after a suspected arson attack on the home of an Imam in Bolton last night.
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Footage shows a masked man throwing a lit object through a front window.
The Patel family were safely evacuated by emergency services - and no one was injured.
Police said they believe the incident was targeted and are investigating.
In a statement, Hassan Patel said the attack has caused "significant damage to our house and emotional distress to our family, including our children.”
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