East Belfast fire: Officer scalded while arresting knife suspect
The suspect has also been charged with arson to endanger life and other related offences.Both police officers required hospital treatment, according to Det Insp Harvey."Our officers responded swiftly to this report to protect both the public and our emergency service partners," he said. "Threatening and violent behaviour towards emergency workers is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated."
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