Children thought to blame for fire

Children are suspected of starting a fire which cost thousands of pounds worth of damage to the Pearse Og GAA club premises in…

Children are suspected of starting a fire which cost thousands of pounds worth of damage to the Pearse Og GAA club premises in Armagh.

RUC forensic specialists who carried out an examination at the scene have confirmed that the fire started in a rubbish compound.

"There is no suggestion of any malicious motive," the RUC said.

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