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New Year’s Eve arson attack on Armagh house with three children inside

A house with three children inside was targeted in an arson attack in Armagh on New Year’s Eve.

Detectives are appealing for information following the incident at a property in the Mullacreevie Park area of the city.

Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “Sometime between 10pm and 11pm, it was reported that an object was thrown at the rear of a property in the area.

“It was reported that the object caused the rear wall to ignite following the incident. It was also reported that a number of people, including three children were inside the property but were not injured.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1625 31/12/24. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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