15/11/2019

Pair Charged With Arson Over West Belfast Blaze

Detectives investigating a blaze that damaged a row of businesses in west Belfast earlier this month have charged two individuals.

The 32 year-old man and 27 year-old woman were detained on suspicion of arson in Lisburn yesterday morning, Thursday 14 November.

Both have been charged with arson.

A number of business premises just off Kennedy Way were damaged in the blaze shortly after midnight on Sunday 03 November.

The man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court this morning, Friday 15 November, and the women will appear on Tuesday 10 December.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.



(JG/CM)

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