27/03/2006

North Belfast woman murdered

Police have revealed that a woman, who died following a house fire in north Belfast at the weekend, was murdered.

The 42-year-old woman was taken to hospital after being caught in the blaze at her home in Clanmorris Street, in the Tiger's Bay area of the city, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

However, she later died in hospital from her injuries.

It is understood that a man arrested shortly after the incident is being held by police for questioning.

The woman's identity has not yet been revealed and police in north Belfast are appealing for anyone who may have any information relating to the fire, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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