Northern Ireland

Man (51) arrested after suspected arson attack in Co Tyrone

Fire crews attended the scene and brought the blaze under control
Fire crews attended the scene and brought the blaze under control Fire crews attended the scene and brought the blaze under control
By Suzanne McGonagle

A 51-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating a suspected arson attack in Co Tyrone.

Police said a woman was treated for smoke inhalation following the fire at a house in Church View in Strabane on Sunday.

"Officers on patrol in the area noticed smoke coming from a house at Church View at around 10.50pm on Sunday and immediately evacuated the neighbouring properties and brought the residents to a place of safety,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

“Fire Service personnel attended and brought the fire under control but the house was left extensively damaged.

"One woman was taken to hospital by ambulance and treated for smoke inhalation.

“One man, aged 51, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident.

“Police enquiries into the fire are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact detectives at Strand Road on 101."