Dungannon Arson: Police Arrest 15 Year Old; Fire Endangered Lives

A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with the Dungannon arson. The fire on Cunninghams Lane injured four, including two children.

Dungannon Arson: Police Arrest 15 Year Old; Fire Endangered Lives
Dungannon Arson: Police Arrest 15 Year Old; Fire Endangered Lives

Police made a second arrest in an arson case. This fire happened on Cunninghams Lane in Dungannon. It occurred on Monday, February 3rd. Police say the fire was serious.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested. He is suspected of arson, with the intent to endanger life. He’s helping police with their questions.

A 21-year-old man was also arrested, and he also remains in police custody now. The fire injured four people.

Officers rescued them all. The fire started just after 8:30 p.m. Monday. A 37-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman are in serious condition at the hospital.

Two children, aged seven and ten, are also in the hospital. Their condition is now stable.
Police have a cordon around the scene and are working with the Fire Service. They need to learn the fire’s cause.

Police ask for help from the public. Do you have any useful information? Please call 101 and remember to use reference number 1668, which connects to the date 03/02/25. People can report online, and you can contact Crimestoppers, too.

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