A fire at the site of a former hotel in Lisnaskea is being treated as arson, the PSNI has confirmed.

Last night (Tuesday, August 27), fire erupted at the site of the former Donn Carragh Hotel in Lisnaskea.

The hotel, situated at Main Street, is derelict and it is understood that there has been some smoke damage to the property following the fire.

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A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for information following a report of a fire at a building in the Main Street area of Lisnaskea at approximately 8.15pm on Tuesday, August 27.

"Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and the fire was extinguished. An amount of smoke damage was caused to the property.

"This is being treated as arson and anyone who may have seen anyone suspicious in the area, or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries, is asked to contact police at 101, quoting reference 1709 of 27/08/24."

Fire service appliances from both Lisnaskea and Enniskillen, and a fire officer, were tasked to the incident, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service confirmed.