05/02/2025
Second Arrest Made Following Serious House Fire In Dungannon
Detectives have made a second arrest following a serious fire at a house in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon on Monday 3rd February.
A 15-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in police custody, assisting with enquiries.
A 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in custody.
"Four people were taken to hospital following the fire, which occurred shortly after 8.30pm on Monday evening," said Detective Inspector Ryan. "A man aged 37 and a woman aged 70 remain in a serious condition, while two children, aged 7 and 10, are in a stable condition."
A police cordon remains in place as officers work alongside the Fire Service to establish the cause of the fire.
You can also submit a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ and Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
A 15-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in police custody, assisting with enquiries.
A 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in custody.
"Four people were taken to hospital following the fire, which occurred shortly after 8.30pm on Monday evening," said Detective Inspector Ryan. "A man aged 37 and a woman aged 70 remain in a serious condition, while two children, aged 7 and 10, are in a stable condition."
A police cordon remains in place as officers work alongside the Fire Service to establish the cause of the fire.
You can also submit a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ and Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
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