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| Appeal a year after arson deaths | Appeal a year after arson deaths |
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| The family of a 71-year-old woman and her granddaughter who died in an arson attack in Bolton are appealing for anyone with information to help police. | The family of a 71-year-old woman and her granddaughter who died in an arson attack in Bolton are appealing for anyone with information to help police. |
| Hameeda Begum, 71, Alana Mian, four, died a year ago in the fire in Little Holme Walk, in Great Lever. | Hameeda Begum, 71, Alana Mian, four, died a year ago in the fire in Little Holme Walk, in Great Lever. |
| Mrs Begum's husband, Mumtaz Chishti, said those who had information but had not come forward to help the investigation were "cruel". | Mrs Begum's husband, Mumtaz Chishti, said those who had information but had not come forward to help the investigation were "cruel". |
| A 22-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy were arrested and are on bail. | A 22-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy were arrested and are on bail. |
| Bravery award | |
| The blaze started in a bin at the front of the house. | |
| Det Ch Insp Andy Peach, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "It is sad to think that a year has gone by and the family devastated by this horrendous ordeal are still waiting for justice. | |
| "This investigation is still very much ongoing and I strongly believe there are people in the community that have information but, for whatever reason, have still not spoken to police. | |
| "I urge you to come forward, no matter how insignificant you think the information maybe, please let us decide." | |
| Alana's mother, Saima, and firefighter Steve Morris, were seriously hurt but have since been released from hospital. | |
| Mr Morris was given a Recipient of Courage accolade for his bravery. |