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29/11/2016
Two Men Arrested Following Arson Attack In Co Down
Two men, aged 38 and 40, have been arrested in connection with an arson attack in Newtownards, Co Down.
The attack happened at a property in the Glenard Road area at around 1.25am on Tuesday, 29 November.
Flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox and set alight.
An elderly woman was forced to put out the blaze which caused damage to the door.
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has said someone could have been killed.
She said: "It is extremely lucky nobody was killed in this arson attack. I question the mind-set of those behind this incident - what possess them to start such a dangerous fire and put lives at risk?
"We must ensure those behind this despicable incident are brought to justice. If anybody has any information about this attack, then I urge them to contact the police."
(CD/LM)
The attack happened at a property in the Glenard Road area at around 1.25am on Tuesday, 29 November.
Flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox and set alight.
An elderly woman was forced to put out the blaze which caused damage to the door.
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has said someone could have been killed.
She said: "It is extremely lucky nobody was killed in this arson attack. I question the mind-set of those behind this incident - what possess them to start such a dangerous fire and put lives at risk?
"We must ensure those behind this despicable incident are brought to justice. If anybody has any information about this attack, then I urge them to contact the police."
(CD/LM)
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