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05/07/2017
Investigation Launched Into Fire At Flat In Banbridge
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a property on Church Square in Banbridge.
Emergency services received a report of the fire at a first floor flat above a fast food takeaway at around 2.20am this morning, Wednesday 05 July.
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service personnel attended and extinguished the fire, which caused extensive damage to the flat. There were no reports of any injuries.
Inspector Denise Graham said: "We are treating this incident as arson and are appealing for anyone who was in the Church Square area and who noticed any suspicious activity, or who has any information which could assist our enquiries, to contact police in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 86 05/07/17. Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
(MH/LM)
Emergency services received a report of the fire at a first floor flat above a fast food takeaway at around 2.20am this morning, Wednesday 05 July.
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service personnel attended and extinguished the fire, which caused extensive damage to the flat. There were no reports of any injuries.
Inspector Denise Graham said: "We are treating this incident as arson and are appealing for anyone who was in the Church Square area and who noticed any suspicious activity, or who has any information which could assist our enquiries, to contact police in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 86 05/07/17. Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
(MH/LM)
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