03/05/2018

Dungannon House Fire Believed To Have Been Started Deliberately

An investigation has been launched into a suspected arson attack in Dungannon.

A house in the Parkanour Road area has been completely destroyed in a fire in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 03 May.

There are no reports of any injuries and it is understood that the house was unoccupied at the time.

Police have said that they believe that the fire was started deliberately. They have appealed for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the Parkanaur Road area to contact police in Dungannon on 101.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

(MH/LM)

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