16/07/2018

Police Appeal For Witnesses To Arson Attack On Lisburn House

A house has been badly damaged in an arson attack in Lisburn.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred in the Iniscarn Close area at around 10.40pm on Saturday, 14 July.

The house was unoccupied at the time of the blaze.

Detective Constable O'Neill said: "Police attended, along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended who extinguished the blaze. There were no reports of any injuries, however, extensive damage was caused to the property.

"We are treating this as arson at this time, and our enquiries are continuing.

"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around this time last night and saw any suspicious activity, or anyone who knows anything about this incident to contact detectives on Lisburn on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1515 of 14/07/18.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."

(LM)

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