Murder arrest after businessman dies in house fire

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A 34-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man who died following a fire in Ballymoney, County Antrim.

Patrick 'Paddy' Douglas, a 55-year-old businessman, died in hospital on Tuesday.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Main Street shortly before 07:00 BST on Tuesday.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the building, put out the fire and removed a man from the building.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Shortly after Mr Douglas' death, DUP councillor Darryl Wilson said he was a "well-known and liked character from our town" and sent condolences to his "family, friends, and all those affected by this devastating loss".

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