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Portadown bank fire: man (54) charged with offences including arson

He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday March 6

Portadown Halifax fire

A man has been charged with a number of offences relating to a fire at a bank in Portadown on Tuesday night.

The 54-year-old, who was arrested by police investigating a report of arson at the Halifax premises on High Street, has been charged with arson endangering life with intent, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and possessing article with intent to damage property.

He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday March 6.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.


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