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Osem	17-12-2013 11:03

Alleged fire bomber sets himself alight

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A man, believed to be a fire bomber, burst into flames in a shop in Belfast city centre on Monday night.

He ran off with his clothes on fire through shoppers in the Cornmarket area.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-25412487

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"He appeared to move something underneath his jacket and seconds later a large flame ignited inside his coat and engulfed his head and shoulders as he attempted to put the flames out with his hands," he said.

"He ran out of the shop in the direction of Ann Street, having dropped the device that he had in his pocket."

Ch Supt McCrum described the suspect as about 6ft, plump, wearing a dark, black waterproof coat and a beany hat.

Sounds like a fireproof coat may have been more useful...

Derek

17-12-2013 11:19

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Oh what a shame...

Maybe the pain will make him realise that outside of a few nut jobs there is no appetite for a return to the way things were.

Gary L

17-12-2013 13:49

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Obviously ignorant of elf n safedy risks.

hope he stings for longer than usual for being so stupid.

Hugh	17-12-2013 17:35

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Evolution in action....

Osem	17-12-2013 18:02

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Police are seeking a man with crispy hair and a slight charred smell... :D

Mr Angry

17-12-2013 22:10

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Apparently he was wearing a blazer and had an Armalite.

I'll get my coat....

Nidge41

18-12-2013 04:37

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I hope his skin drops off. People don't want a return to the violence.

Osem	18-12-2013 08:46

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Originally Posted by Nidge41 (Post 35655816)

I hope his skin drops off. People don't want a return to the violence.

I don't think the violence has really gone away sadly, it's just on a much smaller scale. Hopefully one day it'll be a thing of the past.

Mr Angry

18-12-2013 11:54

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35655846)

I don't think the violence has really gone away sadly, it's just on a much smaller scale. Hopefully one day it'll be a thing of the past.

I wish I could share your optimism. Unfortunately there are people who are intent on dragging us backwards.

Osem	21-12-2013 12:34

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It seems our combustible friend may have been found:

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A 50-year-old-man has been arrested in west Belfast by police investigating a fire bomb attack in Belfast city centre on Monday evening.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-25476287

ThunderPants73

22-12-2013 14:25

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I would have helped put him out......with a hammer.

TheDaddy

22-12-2013 15:28

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Originally Posted by ThunderPants73 (Post 35656946)

I would have helped put him out......with a hammer.

If all the shoppers had just blown on him as he run past it would've been a start

richard s

23-12-2013 14:46

Re: Alleged fire bomber sets himself alight

What did your mum say about playing with matches.

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