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16/05/2023
Van Destroyed In Petrol Bomb Attack In Larne
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a petrol bomb attack on a van in Larne in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 16 May.
At approximately 12.30am this morning, police were called to a report of a van on fire in the Greenland Parade area of the town.
Officers along with colleagues from NIFRS attended and the fire was extinguished.
Sergeant Thompson said: "This is being treated as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 31 of 16/05/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
At approximately 12.30am this morning, police were called to a report of a van on fire in the Greenland Parade area of the town.
Officers along with colleagues from NIFRS attended and the fire was extinguished.
Sergeant Thompson said: "This is being treated as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 31 of 16/05/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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