Woman Charged with Murder of Man After Antrim House Fire
BALLYMONEY, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 3 – A 34-year-old woman was arrested two days after a fire killed businessman Patrick Douglas, with police seeking witnesses to suspicious activity around the time of the blaze.
- On Tuesday morning, police arrested a 34-year-old woman on suspicion of murder after a fatal house fire in Ballymoney that killed local businessman Paddy Douglas.
- The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service initially deemed the fire accidental, but police confirmed a murder investigation on Thursday after further analysis.
- Police received a fire report shortly before 7am; Fire Service extinguished the blaze; Mr Douglas was transported to hospital where he later died.
- Following community tributes to Paddy Douglas as a 'local legend', police seek witnesses for untoward activity around 7am in Ballymoney.
- To advance enquiries, contact PSNI on 101 quoting reference 196 of 01/07/25 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers or online form.
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