Police investigate burglary and fire in Pinley Meadow

DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a burglary and house fire in the Pinley Meadow area of Banbridge in the early hours of Tuesday 1 November.

Police received a report of a fire from the NIFRS at approximately 1.50am. It is believed that this was a burglary and then a fire was set deliberately. It is believed that access was gained via a back door. It is not known at this stage if anything was taken.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact CID in Mahon Road Police Station, Portadown, on 0845 600 8000. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.