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24/08/2021
Man Arrested Over Attempted Murder
A man, aged in his 80's, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a property was set on fire in Co Down.
The incident happened at a house in Annalong shortly after 9pm on Saturday, 21 August.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received a report just after 9pm on Saturday night August 21, that a man had set fire to a property in the Glassdrumman Road area of the village.
"He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
"A man was taken to hospital, where he remains receiving treatment to injuries.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the Glassdrumman Road area around the time, or who may have any information that could assist our inquiries, to contact 101."
The incident happened at a house in Annalong shortly after 9pm on Saturday, 21 August.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received a report just after 9pm on Saturday night August 21, that a man had set fire to a property in the Glassdrumman Road area of the village.
"He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
"A man was taken to hospital, where he remains receiving treatment to injuries.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the Glassdrumman Road area around the time, or who may have any information that could assist our inquiries, to contact 101."
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