12/03/2014

Man And Woman Flee Arson Attack

A man and a woman have been forced to flee their house after it was set alight in an arson attack.

The incident happened at a residence in Cookstown, County Tyrone.

The house at Killymoon Crescent was set alight at about 04:30 in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The man and woman were not injured, but the building was badly damaged.

Police have appealed for information.

(IT/JP)

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