Police investigate woman’s death in Newry house fire

Blaze at Georges Lane in the city is being treated as suspicious by the PSNI

Fire was reported to emergency services shortly after 11pm yesterday.
Fire was reported to emergency services shortly after 11pm yesterday.

A woman’s body has been found following a suspicious house fire in Newry last night.

Police said they are investigating the fire, at Georges Lane in the city. It was reported to them just after 11pm last night.

The woman’s body was found inside the house. No details about her have been released.

Police have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area, or who has any information, to contact them on 0845 600 8000.