A HOUSEHOLDER has been left devastated after his shed was destroyed in an arson attack.

Chris Holt, who moved into his rented cottage in Berkeley Road in Astley Bridge four weeks ago, was left stunned afterthe attack last night.

Police are now investigating the blaze, which also badly damaged his neighbour's shed just after 11.20pm on Monday.

Mr Holt was watching TV when he heard what he thought was rain outside.

When he went to investigate he saw a "huge orange light" filling his garden.

He said: "It was bright orange and I had no idea what was on fire.

"It's lucky really because if I had not have been off on Tuesday I would have been in bed and it could have spread a lot further in another few minutes.

"A couple of years ago the lady down the street had the same thing happen to her. Why would a bunch of kids be out that late?I hope it's not a vendetta."

Mr Holt, who works for E.on in Horwich, had moved from Bromley Cross.

He added: "I thought I had moved into a nice cottage with a lovely garden, and now it looks horrendous."

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