22/03/2016

Six People Escape Injury In Larne Arson Attack

Six people have escaped injury after an arson attack on their house in Larne.

The incident happened at a property in the Bryan street area in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) put out a fire on a car which had been set on fire outside a house in the area.

The fire spread to the property and damage was caused to the kitchen.

Four adults and two children, who were in the house at the time, were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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