Two charged over Bangor arson

Two young men have been charged in relation to an arson attack on a community hall in Bangor on Thursday night.

Two young men have been charged in relation to an arson attack on a community hall in Bangor on Thursday night.

Petrol was doused over the Skipperstone Community Centre before being set alight.

A number of elderly people were forced to flee the building after the fire. The fire services were quickly on the scene to deal with the blaze and while some of the pensioners were shocked by the incident there were no reports of any injuries.

Two teenagers who were later arrested and charged will appear at Newtownards Youth Court next month. A third person has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

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