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Two taken to hospital after arson attack in Armagh

The incident occurred in the Irish Street area of Armagh city
The incident occurred in the Irish Street area of Armagh city

Two people have been taken to hospital following an arson attack in Armagh city, police said.

The incident happened in the Irish Street area of the city at around 8.55pm last night.

A 38-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder.

A Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said officers were at the scene last night.

"Officers received a report of a fire shortly around 8.55pm," they said.

"They were in attendance alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service who extinguished the blaze.

"Two people have been taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries.