19/04/2021

Property Badly Smoke Damaged In Rasharkin

A property has been badly smoke damaged in Rasharkin after a firework exploded at the door of the house.

The incident happened in the Carnfintan Park area in the early hours of Sunday, 18 April.

No-one was injured during the incident.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received a report of attempted criminal damage at approximately 3am after a firework exploded at the door of a house resulting in excess smoke damage.

"Police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended. 

"There are no reports of any injuries."

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.




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