Early morning blaze guts Co. Down flat

Police are treating a fire in Banbridge as Arson.

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Published 5th Jul 2017

The blaze broke out at 2.20am in a flat above a fast food takeaway on Church Square.

The Fire Service personnel attended and extinguished the fire which caused extensive damage to the flat.

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There were no reports of any injuries.

Inspector Denise Graham said: “ We are treating this incident as arson and are appealing for anyone who was in the Church Square area and who noticed any suspicious activity, or who has any information which could assist our enquiries, to contact police in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 86 05/07/17.

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"Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.