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08/01/2007
Suspected arson attack in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information following a suspected arson attack at the weekend.
The incident happened at around 3.45am yesterday morning, when a shed at a property in the Woodside View area of Dunmurry, was set alight.
The fire then spread to the house, where the family were asleep inside.
The occupants managed to escape from the property without being injured, however damage was caused to windows and a rear door.
Detectives investigating the incident have asked for anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the fire, or anyone with any information in relation to the cause of it, to contact them at Lisburn on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened at around 3.45am yesterday morning, when a shed at a property in the Woodside View area of Dunmurry, was set alight.
The fire then spread to the house, where the family were asleep inside.
The occupants managed to escape from the property without being injured, however damage was caused to windows and a rear door.
Detectives investigating the incident have asked for anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the fire, or anyone with any information in relation to the cause of it, to contact them at Lisburn on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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