Police investigate apparent arson attack in Co Down

Police in the North are investigating what they believe was an arson attack on a house in Co Down last night.

Police in the North are investigating what they believe was an arson attack on a house in Co Down last night.

The fire, which broke out at around midnight at the house at Kinnegar Rocks, Donaghadee,damaged the kitchen and a conservatory.

A woman, her daughter and two year-old granddaughter managed to escape the blaze after they were alerted by the smoke alarm.

The child was taken to hospital, where she is being treated for smoke inhalation.

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