Police treating Cookstown fire as arson with intent to endanger life

You are viewing content from Q Newry and Mourne 100.5. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

Q Radio News

A man's been treated for smoke inhalation after an arson attack in Cookstown.

An object was placed at the front door of a flat in Oldtown Street at eight o'clock this morning and set on fire.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and the victim was taken to hospital.

Police say it was a reckless attack, which they are treating as arson with intent to endanger life. 

Join the Thank Q Club

Sign up for the Thank Q Club and receive exclusive offers, fun competitions and amazing prizes - it's quick and easy to do!

Sign Up Log In

Listen on the go

Download the Q Radio app to keep listening, wherever you are! It's available on Apple and Android devices.

Download from the App Store Download from Google Play