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27/08/2001
Two youths questioned about Ballymoney fire
A fire in Ballymoney, Country Antrim, which caused extensive damage to a car accessory shop and a solicitor’s office, is thought to have been started deliberately.
Police have detained two youths for questioning.
The fire was spotted at around 9.00pm on Sunday evening in the Seymore Street area damaging a car accessory shop and a solicitor’s office.
Meanwhile, in Belfast police attending a blaze in the grounds of the Corpus Christi church at Westrock Drive came under attack from stone throwing youths.
Two police vehicles were damaged by the youths, while the fire destroyed two mobile classrooms. Police have appealed for information about the suspected arson attack. (SP)
Police have detained two youths for questioning.
The fire was spotted at around 9.00pm on Sunday evening in the Seymore Street area damaging a car accessory shop and a solicitor’s office.
Meanwhile, in Belfast police attending a blaze in the grounds of the Corpus Christi church at Westrock Drive came under attack from stone throwing youths.
Two police vehicles were damaged by the youths, while the fire destroyed two mobile classrooms. Police have appealed for information about the suspected arson attack. (SP)
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