Men accused of arson in Cookstown underground carpark to appear in court

By Valerie Martin
Published 23rd Mar 2023, 08:08 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2023, 08:13 BST
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Two men have been charged with arson following a report of a fire in an underground carpark in Cookstown on Tuesday, March 21.

A PSNI spokesperson confirmed: “Detectives investigating a report of a fire in an underground carpark in the Molesworth Street area of Cookstown on Tuesday, March 21, have charged two men, aged 30 and 35, with arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.

"The 30-year-old man is further charged with criminal damage.

"Both men are expected to appear before Strabane Magistrates Court on Thursday, March 23.

"As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”