Man (38) charged following petrol bomb attack on bar

Two men were treated in hospital for burn injuries following the incident on Monday night.

By Rebecca Black, PA

A man has been charged after a petrol bomb attack on a bar in Armagh city.

Two men were taken to hospital with burn injuries after the device was thrown into the bar at around 8.55pm on Monday.

The men, one aged in his 30s and one in his 60s, were injured when the device was thrown, and treated in hospital for burn injuries.

Police said patrons at the bar were also threatened with a knife as they attempted to flee the flames at the establishment on Irish Street.

On Tuesday evening, police said a 38-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder.

“The man, aged 38, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, arson with intent to endanger life, possession of a blade or point, and three counts of criminal damage,” they said.

“He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday 20th August.”

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