A 15-year-old boy is the second person to be arrested by detectives investigating an arson attack on a house in Dungannon which has left four people in hospital.
Detective Inspector Ryan said: “A 15-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and remains in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.
“A 21-year-old man also arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life also remains in police custody this evening.
“Four people were taken to hospital following the fire, which occurred shortly after 8.30pm on Monday evening.
“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, and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who might have any information which could assist us, to contact 101, quoting reference 1668 of 03/02/25.”
You can also submit a report online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ and Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org
