Police in Strabane are investigating a suspected arson attack in which a number of homes were evacuated and a woman hospitalised on Sunday.
The incident took place in the Church View area of the Co Tyrone town, with emergency services attending the scene of the fire around 10.50pm.
A house was extensively damaged as a result of the fire, according to the PSNI, who also arrested a man aged 51 at the scene.
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A woman found at the scene of the suspected arson was taken by ambulance to hospital, where she was treated for smoke inhalation.
“Detectives are investigating a suspected arson at a house in Church View, Strabane, on Sunday 16th April,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
“Officers on patrol in the area noticed smoke coming from a house at Church View at around 10.50pm on Sunday night and immediately evacuated the neighbouring properties and brought the residents to a place of safety.
“Fire Service personnel attended and brought the fire under control but the house was left extensively damaged.
“One woman was taken to hospital by ambulance and treated for smoke inhalation. A man, aged 51, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident.
“Police enquiries into the fire are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact detectives at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 2028 16/04/23.”
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