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20/02/2014
Men Arrested Following Antrim Flats Fire
Two men have been arrested following a suspected arson attack in Antrim.
Three PSNI officers were among the people treated for smoke inhalation during the fire at a block of flats in Tiger Court
It is suspected that the fire was started deliberately after a window was smashed at about 01:25 this morning.
A number of residents and two officers were taken to hospital. A third officer was treated at the scene. A 40-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation were taken to hospital for treatment.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service noted that fitted smoke alarms had been removed from the premises and that CO alarms alerted occupiers to the danger.
Two men, aged 22 and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
(IT/CD)
Three PSNI officers were among the people treated for smoke inhalation during the fire at a block of flats in Tiger Court
It is suspected that the fire was started deliberately after a window was smashed at about 01:25 this morning.
A number of residents and two officers were taken to hospital. A third officer was treated at the scene. A 40-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation were taken to hospital for treatment.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service noted that fitted smoke alarms had been removed from the premises and that CO alarms alerted occupiers to the danger.
Two men, aged 22 and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
(IT/CD)
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