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Two trapped after Newry bar 'arson' | |
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Two people have been rescued following a suspected arson attack at a bar in Newry, County Down. | |
The police said a major line of inquiry is that four men tied up the staff members in the back yard of McCoy's Bar at Kilmorey Street. | |
The premises was then set on fire. The blaze broke out at about 00:35 BST on Monday. | |
Sixty fire officers were called to tackle the fire and 12 appliances were sent to the scene. | Sixty fire officers were called to tackle the fire and 12 appliances were sent to the scene. |
The two who were trapped were brought to safety by fire crews. | |
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene and Kilmorey Street will be closed to traffic for a time. | The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene and Kilmorey Street will be closed to traffic for a time. |
Drivers of HGVs and those travelling to Warrenpoint harbour are advised to avoid the area and take an alternative route via Mayobridge, Hilltown or Rostrevor. | Drivers of HGVs and those travelling to Warrenpoint harbour are advised to avoid the area and take an alternative route via Mayobridge, Hilltown or Rostrevor. |