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19/07/2023
Appeal For Information After Vehicle Set On Fire In Armagh
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a number of vehicles were set on fire in Armagh.
Just before 5.40am today, Wednesday 19th July, police received a report from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service of a fire at a yard in the Tullysaran Road area.
Three vehicles, a digger and a forklift truck were destroyed.
Detective Sergeant Stewart said: "This was a serious fire which threatened the lives of the residents of the property beside the yard. Thankfully, they were evacuated safely, but extensive damage was caused to the home. Electricity lines in the area were also affected.
"We are treating this report as arson with intent to endanger life. The consequences of this fire could have been catastrophic were it not for the swift actions of our fire service colleagues.
"Our enquiries are continuing. We are appealing to anyone with information, or who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area, to get in touch.
"Please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 226 of 19/07/23."
You can also make a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or, via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Just before 5.40am today, Wednesday 19th July, police received a report from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service of a fire at a yard in the Tullysaran Road area.
Three vehicles, a digger and a forklift truck were destroyed.
Detective Sergeant Stewart said: "This was a serious fire which threatened the lives of the residents of the property beside the yard. Thankfully, they were evacuated safely, but extensive damage was caused to the home. Electricity lines in the area were also affected.
"We are treating this report as arson with intent to endanger life. The consequences of this fire could have been catastrophic were it not for the swift actions of our fire service colleagues.
"Our enquiries are continuing. We are appealing to anyone with information, or who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area, to get in touch.
"Please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 226 of 19/07/23."
You can also make a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or, via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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