04/10/2022

Teenager Charged With Arson Following Belfast Blaze

A teenager has been charged with arson following a blaze in the Cathedral Quarter area of Belfast on Monday, 03 October.

The 18-year-old has been accused of causing arson with intent to endanger life, burglary and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

Emergency services attended the scene after reports of a fire at the Old Cathedral Buildings on Donegall Street at around 5.40am.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives from Musgrave CID have charged an 18-year-old man following a significant fire at the Old Cathedral Buildings in the Church Street area of Belfast, and the burglary of a nearby business premises, during the early hours of Monday, 3rd October.

"The man was charged with arson with intent to endanger life, burglary and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

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

"He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 4th October."

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