10/06/2016

Three Arrested In Connection With North Belfast Arson Attack

Three women have been arrested in connection with an arson attack in north Belfast.

A woman escaped from the window of the flat in the Agnes Street area in the early hours of Friday morning, 10 June.

The front porch and the hallway were badly damaged by the fire.

A 16-year-old girl and two 21-year-old women were arrested on suspicion of arson. They have detained in custody and are helping police with their enquiries.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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