Reason for arson attack unclear

Mystery surrounds an arson attack on a pub in west Belfast early yesterday. Brennan's Bar was badly damaged in the blaze

Mystery surrounds an arson attack on a pub in west Belfast early yesterday. Brennan's Bar was badly damaged in the blaze. A function for "Real IRA" prisoners was held on the premises 10 days earlier. It was picketed by relatives of the victims of the Omagh bombing. Ulster Freedom Fighters graffiti was daubed on a wall beside the bar.

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