Second man arrested after Down fire

Police in the North have arrested a second man in connection with a major fire that forced the evacuation of several homes in Co Down this morning.

Second man arrested after Down fire

Police in the North have arrested a second man in connection with a major fire that forced the evacuation of several homes in Co Down this morning.

The fire broke out at Mountview Terrace in Banbridge at around 1.30am and caused damage to nine homes in the area.

Around 25 people, including some children, were taken to a nearby leisure centre while firefighters tackled the blaze.

The police are questioning two men aged 19 and 22 in connection with the incident.

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