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11/05/2016
Police Believe Two Arson Attacks In Co Down May Be Linked
Police have launched an investigation following two arson attacks in Kilkeel, Co Down.
It is believed a petrol bomb was used to set a car on fire in Newry at around 2.20am on Wednesday, 11 May.
Just over an hour later, police received a report that an unoccupied house in Carn Gardens had also been set on fire.
The living room window was broken and rubbish was set alight in the room.
Police believe the attacks may be linked.
Detective Inspector Colin Patterson said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the Newry Street or Carn Gardens areas in the early hours of this morning, or who may have information about the incidents, to contact police in Kilkeel on 101."
(CD/LM)
It is believed a petrol bomb was used to set a car on fire in Newry at around 2.20am on Wednesday, 11 May.
Just over an hour later, police received a report that an unoccupied house in Carn Gardens had also been set on fire.
The living room window was broken and rubbish was set alight in the room.
Police believe the attacks may be linked.
Detective Inspector Colin Patterson said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the Newry Street or Carn Gardens areas in the early hours of this morning, or who may have information about the incidents, to contact police in Kilkeel on 101."
(CD/LM)
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