09/05/2016

Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In Lurgan

Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack at a house in Lurgan.

The blaze at a property in Castle Lane Mews was reported at around 9.10pm on Sunday, 08 May.

Police believe the fire was started deliberately in the living room.

No-one was in the house at the time, however significant damage was caused.

A woman and child in an adjoining property escaped injury.

Detective Constable Lauren Edwards said: "We are appealing for information regarding this crime and would be particularly interested in speaking to anyone who was in the area at around the time the fire was reported. The number to call is 101."

(CD)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

14 November 2024
New Defence Heritage Record Launched
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the launch of a new Defence Heritage Record, a comprehensive resource detailing over 4,500 sites constructed across Northern Ireland in response to World War One and Two, as well as the Cold War.
21 August 2013
NI Property Prices Increase
Residential property prices in Northern Ireland increased for first time since 2007, according to a new report. The Northern Ireland Residential Property Price Index report for the second quarter of 2013 showed that between quarter one and quarter two, residential property prices increased by 2%.
14 April 2011
Laura Marling Headlines Open House Festival
The organisers of the Open House Festival have announced that Laura Marling, Brits and NME award-winning English folk artist, is to headline the Custom House Square gig on Friday 24th June.
17 April 2018
Two Teens Arrested Following Death Of Piotr Krowka
Two teenagers have been arrested following the death of a homeless man in Co L'Derry. Piotr Krowka's body was found in Maghera on Friday, 13 April. He had been sleeping at a derelict property known as Parachial House.
27 April 2004
Lisney named as leading property agency in NI
Belfast consultancy Lisney has been named as the leading commercial property agency in Northern Ireland by the online version of leading property journal Estates Gazette. Lisney came out on top in Northern Ireland in the EGi Deals competition, which seeks to find the most active commercial property agents in the UK.