Young children "shaken" after Lurgan arson

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By Adam Evans

A fire at a house in Lurgan which left two young children, a man and a woman shaken is being treated as arson.

The PSNI was called in around 11.45pm last night.

The front door and the hallway of the property have been damaged.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested.

A spokesperson for the service said: "A man and woman and two young children who were in the house at the time were not injured but left shaken by their ordeal.

Adding that, "Detective Sergeant Patterson is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference 1521 09/11/18. 

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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