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04/07/2023
Bar In Coleraine Targeted In Arson Attack
A bar in Macosquin, Coleraine, has been targeted in an arson attack.
The premises, located on Dunderg Road, was targeted at around 2.15am on Tuesday, 04 July.
Two residents managed to extinguish the fire at the front door before emergency services attended the scene.
Detective Inspector Gareth Lavery adding: “We are treating this attack as ‘arson endangering life’ as the occupants of the house were very fortunate the blaze did not spread to their home. We would like to hear from witnesses or anyone with information regarding this crime. Please call 101, quoting reference 111 04/07/23.”
The premises, located on Dunderg Road, was targeted at around 2.15am on Tuesday, 04 July.
Two residents managed to extinguish the fire at the front door before emergency services attended the scene.
Detective Inspector Gareth Lavery adding: “We are treating this attack as ‘arson endangering life’ as the occupants of the house were very fortunate the blaze did not spread to their home. We would like to hear from witnesses or anyone with information regarding this crime. Please call 101, quoting reference 111 04/07/23.”
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