23/04/2018

Woman And Children Rescued From Suspected Arson In North Belfast

An investigation has been launched following a suspected arson attack in North Belfast.

A woman and two children were rescued from a house on Jellicoe Avenue in Fortwilliam in the early hours of Monday morning.

NI Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene just after 1am and spent several hours tackling the blaze.

It is understood that the a car parked in the driveway of the house was set alight, with the fire then spreading to the house.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent.

(MH)

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