27/03/2012
Woman Injured In Arson Attack
Police in Lisburn are investigating an arson attack on a home in the Bellevue Terrace area of Derriaghy during the early hours of this morning.
Around 3:30am the 54 year old female occupant of the house discovered burning material had been pushed through the letterbox. She received a burn to her right forearm as she tried to put out the fire which was properly extinguished on police arrival.
Police in Newtownards are appealing for information following an incident of arson in the Court Street area of the town.
At approximately 3.15am, police noticed that a derelict property was alight. The NIFRS were called to distinguish the fire. It is believed that a neighbouring premises was affected by smoke damage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 0800 555 111.
(CD/GK)
Around 3:30am the 54 year old female occupant of the house discovered burning material had been pushed through the letterbox. She received a burn to her right forearm as she tried to put out the fire which was properly extinguished on police arrival.
Police in Newtownards are appealing for information following an incident of arson in the Court Street area of the town.
At approximately 3.15am, police noticed that a derelict property was alight. The NIFRS were called to distinguish the fire. It is believed that a neighbouring premises was affected by smoke damage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 0800 555 111.
(CD/GK)
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