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Couple say house fire was arson | |
(about 5 hours later) | |
An Armagh couple whose home was destroyed in a fire believe they were targeted because they had refused to leave the area. | An Armagh couple whose home was destroyed in a fire believe they were targeted because they had refused to leave the area. |
Keith and Linda McIlveen returned to their property in the predominantly loyalist Gough Avenue at about 1700 GMT on Thursday to find it alight. | Keith and Linda McIlveen returned to their property in the predominantly loyalist Gough Avenue at about 1700 GMT on Thursday to find it alight. |
The couple, whose dog died in the fire, said they were threatened because they were involved in cross-community work. | The couple, whose dog died in the fire, said they were threatened because they were involved in cross-community work. |
"My wife opened the living room door and flames shot out," Mr McIlveen said. | "My wife opened the living room door and flames shot out," Mr McIlveen said. |
"The thing that has annoyed us is that we have got a wee dog which was in the living room and it's dead now." | "The thing that has annoyed us is that we have got a wee dog which was in the living room and it's dead now." |
Police have said they are investigating the cause of the blaze. | Police have said they are investigating the cause of the blaze. |
Reward | |
Meanwhile, the USPCA is offering a reward of £500 for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible. | |
"The loss of their companion will cause Keith and Linda heartache and, when the time is right for them, we would be delighted to help find a pet to share their evident affection for animals," said a spokesman. |