Man arrested after officer ‘scalded' by liquid substance in Belfast
It came after the PSNI received a report from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service about a man armed with a knife inside an apartment at around 2.15am on Sunday.
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Police said firefighters were responding to a report of a deliberate fire inside the property in the Coates Row area when the 'occupant threatened them with a knife at the door'.
Officers, including members of the armed response unit, attended the scene a short time later in an attempt to detain the suspect.
Detective Inspector Harvey said: 'While doing so, the man threw a liquid substance over one officer – causing scald injuries to his chest and chin region.
'Another officer was also treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
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'Both officers required hospital treatment and are being appropriately supported at this time.'
The PSNI said the suspect was subsequently detained and arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, arson to endanger life, and other related offences.
He remained in custody on Sunday evening.
DI Harvey said: 'Our officers responded swiftly to this report to protect both the public and our emergency service partners.
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'Threatening and violent behaviour towards emergency workers is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
'Our enquiries are ongoing today – and we would appeal to anyone who may have information that could assist us, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 187 20/07/25.'
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