Two men have been charged after a series of "targeted" police incidents including a suspected arson attack.

Police were sent to Parkhills Road after damage was caused to a vehicle and smashed windows at 8.40pm on Monday.

Around five minutes later, further calls were received in relation to a suspected arson attack, also on Parkhills Road.

The blaze was centred in the front room of a end terrace house before the fire service attended to put out the flames.

Bury Times: A crime scene investigation van on Parkhills Road in BuryA crime scene investigation van on Parkhills Road in Bury (Image: Newsquest)

Shortly afterwards, at 9.10pm, police were told of four men smashing a window of a property on Clifton Street.

And at approximately 2.55am on Tuesday, reports came in of someone throwing bricks at a house on Chesham Road.

A fire was also started during this incident at the address.

No-one was injured in any of the incidents, which are believed to be "targeted attacks, linked and localised to the two communities".

This afternoon, Friday, police have said Sufyan Afzal, 23, has been charged and remanded to court for violent disorder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.

Kabir Rehman, 18, was charged and remanded to court for violent disorder.

Both will appear at Salford and Manchester Magistrates' Court tomorrow, Saturday.

A 25-year-old and 27-year-old man have been bailed with strict enforceable conditions and another suspect, a 22-year-old man, has this morning, Friday, been arrested and remains in police custody for questioning.

There are two other "identified suspects that police are pursuing".

DI Kenny Blaine, of Greater Manchester Police's Bury Criminal Investigation Department, said: “I understand the concerns these incidents have caused but I want to reassure the community that we are acting proactively in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

“There is a lot of high-visibility patrolling taking place in the area and our officers and PCSOs are undertaking positive community engagement.

“Incidents of this nature will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester. Thank you to the members of the public who have supported us in our investigation so far.”

Information can also be passed anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency always dial 999.