Boat explosion found to be deliberate

POLICE have provided an update on the boat explosion in Winsford which left a man with 'life-changing' injuries.

On the Weaver

Emergency services rushed to Winsford Bridge on the Weaver shortly before midday on Tuesday 30th July after a boat explosion was reported, Alfred Overton reports.

On arrival a damaged narrowboat, moored near the Red Lion pub by the river was discovered and a 38 years old boater was taken to hospital.

A Cheshire Police spokeswoman has confirmed the man, whose injuries were described as 'life-changing', remains in hospital.

An investigation launched into the incident also remains ongoing.

Police told explosion deliberate

At the time, police told the explosion was deliberate and they were not looking for anyone else in relation with the incident.

The police statement read:

“Officers attended the scene and found there had been an explosion on a boat near to the Red Lion public house.

"A 38-year-old man sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident and was taken to hospital. His injuries are described as life-changing.

"Following enquiries, officers have established the cause of the fire was deliberate, although they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident."