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09/06/2003
Football club damaged in suspected arson attack
A Co Antrim football club has been damaged in a suspected arson attack this morning.
The fire at Millbrook Recreation Club was spotted by a passing police patrol at around 2am on Monday morning.
Four fire crews were involved in putting out the blaze which is believed to have started when a 900 litre oil tank was set on fire beside the building.
(MB)
The fire at Millbrook Recreation Club was spotted by a passing police patrol at around 2am on Monday morning.
Four fire crews were involved in putting out the blaze which is believed to have started when a 900 litre oil tank was set on fire beside the building.
(MB)
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