04/09/2017

Woman Escapes Injury After Arson Attack In Belfast

A woman has escaped injury after a fire in the Broadway area of Belfast.

The incident is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life.

Considerable smoke damage was caused to the property and fire crews attended the scene at around 9pm.

Police are appealing for information after a man was seen running away from the scene.

(CD)

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