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03/07/2017
Man Arrested Over Arson Attack In North Belfast
A man has been arrested on suspicion of an arson attack with intent to endanger life after a fire at a shop in north Belfast.
The attack occurred at premises on the Antrim Road on Sunday, 02 July, just before 8am.
Substantial damage was caused to a caged area at the side of the property and scorch damage to a wall.
Guttering and windows of flats above the premises was also damaged.
No-one was injured.
The 23-year-old suspect has been detained in police custody.
(CD)
The attack occurred at premises on the Antrim Road on Sunday, 02 July, just before 8am.
Substantial damage was caused to a caged area at the side of the property and scorch damage to a wall.
Guttering and windows of flats above the premises was also damaged.
No-one was injured.
The 23-year-old suspect has been detained in police custody.
(CD)
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