Witness appeal follows arson death bid

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Monday, 4 September 2017 06:59

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Police are hunting an arsonist after a house fire in Lurgan in the early hours yesterday (Sunday).

Fire fighters and police were called to the blaze in the Connolly Place area.

Extensive damage was caused to the property but no-one was in the house at the time.

Detective Inspector Stephen Harvey said, "The police alongside the NIFRS attended the scene shortly after 3am, which police are treating as arson with intent to endanger life.

"Anyone with information about this incident should call the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 276 of 3/9/17." You can also call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.