Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Officers received a report shortly before 12.25am on Saturday, December 14 that Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service crews had been called to a fire in the old police station on Edward Street.
Sergeant Bigger said: "We believe that ignition was deliberate. The fire began on the top floor, and caused significant damage to the building. Advertisement Advertisement "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 dashcam footage that could assist the investigation to get in touch on 101 quoting reference number 31 of 14/12/24.
" The fire reignited on Saturday morning, and police officers are currently at the scene alongside NIFRS personnel. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area where possible. National World encourages reader discussion on our stories.
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