An arson attack occurred in Armagh city, resulting in two individuals being hospitalized. The incident took place at around 8.55pm on a Monday night in the Irish Street area. A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life. The suspect remains in custody. Emergency services, including the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service, responded to the scene to extinguish the fire. Local MP Daire Hughes condemned the incident as frightening for the community.
Two people have been taken to hospital following an arson attack in Armagh city, police said. The incident happened at an establishment in the Irish Street area of the city at around 8.55pm on Monday.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in custody at this time.
Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes condemned a frightening incident. This was a frightening incident for those in the vicinity, and I want to commend the swift response from emergency services.
Officers received a report of a fire shortly around 8.55pm, they said. They were in attendance alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service who extinguished the blaze.
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