Menu
20/04/2006
Two teenagers arrested in connection with school fire
Two teenagers have been taken into police custody following a suspicious fire at a primary school in County Antrim.
The male and female youths were found in the area at around 1am, shortly after the blaze started, and are currently being held for questioning by officers.
Three classrooms at the Largymore Primary School in Lisburn, were badly damaged during the fire.
It is understood that thousands of pounds worth of toys, which had been bought after fund-raising by parents and teachers, were also destroyed in the fire.
School Principal, Harry Stewart, today said that the fire has been “devastating.”
Mr Stewart added that it had been the P1, P2 and P3 children who had been affected by the fire and that all of their play equipment had been destroyed.
Around 170 children attend the school.
The Fire and Rescue Service believe that the fire was started deliberately and have stated that it was fortunate that no one was killed or injured during the incident.
(EF/SP)
The male and female youths were found in the area at around 1am, shortly after the blaze started, and are currently being held for questioning by officers.
Three classrooms at the Largymore Primary School in Lisburn, were badly damaged during the fire.
It is understood that thousands of pounds worth of toys, which had been bought after fund-raising by parents and teachers, were also destroyed in the fire.
School Principal, Harry Stewart, today said that the fire has been “devastating.”
Mr Stewart added that it had been the P1, P2 and P3 children who had been affected by the fire and that all of their play equipment had been destroyed.
Around 170 children attend the school.
The Fire and Rescue Service believe that the fire was started deliberately and have stated that it was fortunate that no one was killed or injured during the incident.
(EF/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
22 January 2013
Heavy Snow Closes Over 80 Schools
Over 80 schools across Northern Ireland have been closed as the heavy snow continues to cause disruption on Tuesday morning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, as the snow is continuing to affect many roads. Areas which have been majorly disrupted include Lisburn, Castlereagh and Carryduff.
Heavy Snow Closes Over 80 Schools
Over 80 schools across Northern Ireland have been closed as the heavy snow continues to cause disruption on Tuesday morning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, as the snow is continuing to affect many roads. Areas which have been majorly disrupted include Lisburn, Castlereagh and Carryduff.
11 August 2016
Fire At L'Derry Primary School Being Treated As Suspicious
A fire at a L'Derry primary school is believed to have been started deliberately. The fire at the Good Shepherd Primary School, in the Waterside area of the city, was reported shortly before 8pm on Wednesay night, 10 August.
Fire At L'Derry Primary School Being Treated As Suspicious
A fire at a L'Derry primary school is believed to have been started deliberately. The fire at the Good Shepherd Primary School, in the Waterside area of the city, was reported shortly before 8pm on Wednesay night, 10 August.
18 July 2011
Final Roll Call For Two Primary Schools
Two Co Antrim primary schools are to close because of falling rolls. The Sinn Fein Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a proposal to close Lourdes Primary School, Whitehead: "I have agreed to the closure [because of] a decline in enrolments in recent years [that] has given rise to concern.
Final Roll Call For Two Primary Schools
Two Co Antrim primary schools are to close because of falling rolls. The Sinn Fein Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a proposal to close Lourdes Primary School, Whitehead: "I have agreed to the closure [because of] a decline in enrolments in recent years [that] has given rise to concern.
17 July 2001
ASSEMBLY CREATE AWARD TO HONOUR FIRE SERVICE
THE Northern Ireland Fire Service is to receive the first ever award given by the province's devolved assembly. An illuminated scroll is to be presented to Chief Fire Officer John McClelland on Tuesday, by assembly speaker Lord Alderdice in tribute to the sacrifice made by fire fighters over the years.
ASSEMBLY CREATE AWARD TO HONOUR FIRE SERVICE
THE Northern Ireland Fire Service is to receive the first ever award given by the province's devolved assembly. An illuminated scroll is to be presented to Chief Fire Officer John McClelland on Tuesday, by assembly speaker Lord Alderdice in tribute to the sacrifice made by fire fighters over the years.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
