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Lauren Harte

West Belfast: Woman, 46, arrested after disorder breaks out at scene of house fire

A 46-year-old woman has been arrested after an outbreak of disorder at the scene of a house fire in West Belfast.

Police have said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire at a house at Glenbawn Avenue on Monday night.

A report was received by police at around 7pm, of a fire in the upper floor and attic of the house.

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Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the fire, which is believed at this time to have been started deliberately.

Whilst at the scene, officers dealt with an outbreak of disorder amongst a crowd of people which had gathered in the street.

One woman, aged 46, was arrested and has since been charged with assault on police and disorderly behaviour.

She is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court on Monday 28th November.

Enquiries are ongoing and police would ask anyone with any information about the incident to contact officers at Woodbourne on 101 quoting reference number 1884 31/10/22.

A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.

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