Arrest made after 'arson attempt' and 'bat attack' at residence

Arrest made after 'arson attempt' and 'bat attack' at residence

Police have made an arrest after several reports were filed from the same property on Saturday

Newry resident reports arson attack on home before being assaulted by man with bat later same day

Police received a report of an attempted arson at a property in the Craigmore View area of Newry around 11:30am on Saturday. The occupant reported hearing a bang shortly before 1am on Friday, 10th April and upon checking the area in daylight damage has been observed to the house. Later that afternoon, the occupant of the property reported having been assaulted by a male with a bat. Officers attended and arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of…