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Armagh arson: Man (38) arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as two people taken to hospital

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an arson attack on a pub in Armagh on Monday night.

Police have also confirmed that two people were taken to hospital as a result of the attack on the Toby Jug pub on Irish Street.

Officers received a report of a fire shortly around 8:55pm. They were in attendance alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service who extinguished the blaze.

Two people have been taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries.

A 38 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

He remains in custody at this time.

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