18/03/2016

Man Released After Car Set On Fire In Co Armagh

A man arrested after a car was set alight in Co Armagh has been released.

The incident happened in the Drumgor Heights area in Craigavon at around 9pm on Wednesday.

The suspect, aged 35, was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including arson, threats to kill, common assault and assault on police.

He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

(CD)

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