Fire in Portadown being treated as arson
Police say an old police station was set on fire after midnight on Saturday
Last updated 14th Dec 2024
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at an old police station in Portadown.
Police say they were called to the blaze on Edward Street after midnight and they are treating it as arson.
Sergeant Bigger said: "We believe that ignition was deliberate.
"The fire began on the top floor, and caused significant damage to the building.
"Those responsible are extremely lucky that they weren't seriously injured, or worse, when they chose to take part in such a dangerous act. There are a number of residential properties nearby, and we are grateful that the fire did not spread.
"Enquiries are ongoing. We are appealing to anyone with any information or to anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist the investigation to get in touch on 101 quoting reference number 31 of 14/12/24."
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