20/07/2015

Investigation Launched Following Three Arson Attacks In Antrim

Police have launched an investigation following three arson attacks in the Springfarm estate in Antrim on Sunday.

Bins were pushed up against the front doors of two addresses in Tiree Street and set alight, while a burning rag was pushed through the letterbox of a property in nearby Arran Street at around 10am.

No-one was injured.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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