Northern Ireland

Man arrested after bus destroyed in fire at Bangor bus and rail station

The bus which was destroyed in a fire at Bangor bus and rail station. Picture by Ann McManus
The bus which was destroyed in a fire at Bangor bus and rail station. Picture by Ann McManus The bus which was destroyed in a fire at Bangor bus and rail station. Picture by Ann McManus

A MAN was arrested on suspicion of arson after an Ulsterbus was destroyed in a fire at a bus station in Co Down.

Police received a report that the bus was on fire at the station on Abbey Street in Bangor shortly after 5.10am on Sunday. A second bus sustained partial damage.

On Sunday evening the arrested man, aged 36, was released on bail pending enquiries. Police have appealed for information.