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14/07/2015
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In Downpatrick
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack in Downpatrick, County Down.
The back door of a house was set alight on Monday at around 3.20am.
The door was destroyed and the inside of the property sustained smoke damage.
It is understood the house is currently unoccupied.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The back door of a house was set alight on Monday at around 3.20am.
The door was destroyed and the inside of the property sustained smoke damage.
It is understood the house is currently unoccupied.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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