Police launch appeal after Ballyclare arson attack

Police officers are appealing for information following a “deliberate arson attack” at a property in the Rashee Grove area of Ballyclare.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Mar 2024, 16:39 BST
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The incident, which was reported to the emergency services shortly before 1am on March 17, caused scorch damage to the dwelling.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “It was reported on Sunday, around 12.50am that items, beside the gable wall of an unoccupied house in Rashee Grove, had been set alight.

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Rashee Grove. (Pic: Google).Rashee Grove. (Pic: Google).
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“Scorch marks were left up the side of the house. This is being investigated as a deliberate arson attack.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 70 17/03/24.

“Alternatively, a report can be submitted using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/

Two appliances from Ballyclare Fire Station attended the incident.

A NIFRS spokesperson stated: “Firefighters extinguished the fire and entered the house to secure the property. The cause of the fire was deliberate ignition. The incident was dealt with by 1.14am.”