30/07/2024

PSNI Appeal Following Arson Attack In Moneyreagh

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an arson in Moneyreagh.

At approximately 2.30am this morning, Tuesday 30 July, police received a report of a fire at a vacant house in the Magaluf Park area of the village.

Police attended the scene along with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the blaze.

Sergeant Mackenzie said: "A window on the front door of the property had been smashed and the fire had spread throughout the ground floor and partially onto the second floor. Extensive damage was caused to the house.

"Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries and the fire had not spread to neighbouring properties.

"Our enquiries are ongoing to determine exactly what happened, a motive and who was responsible.

"We are treating this report as arson and anyone that could help with ongoing enquiries or noticed anything suspicious in the area, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 112 30/07/24."

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/


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