Soldiers held over suspected arson

Two soldiers were arrested today over a fire in a central Belfast hotel which appeared to have been started deliberately.

Two soldiers were arrested today over a fire in a central Belfast hotel which appeared to have been started deliberately.

It is understood the soldiers were staying in Belfast as part of the firefighting arrangements set up by the army during the Fire Brigade Union strike.

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