Detectives are continuing to question a 38 year old man who was arrested after a petrol bomb was thrown into a bar on Irish Street in Armagh last night, Monday 18 August.
Bar patrons were also threatened with a knife as they fled the premises to escape the flames.
Two men, one aged in his 30s and one in his 60s, who were injured when the device was thrown, were treated in hospital for burn injuries however one man has since been discharged.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a blade or point in a public place and remains in custody this afternoon. He is also being questioned on suspicion of a number of counts of criminal damage in connection with reports of windows being smashed at homes on Keady Road and Cregagh Gardens earlier in the evening.
Detectives are continuing to investigate and are keen to hear from witnesses and those with information or any footage captured in the area between 7pm and 9pm. They can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference 1862 18/08/25.
Information can also be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.