09/07/2025
Police Investigate Multiple Vehicle Arson In Lisburn
Police in Lisburn are appealing for public assistance following reports of a multi-vehicle arson attack in the Mullaghglass area. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of today, Wednesday, 9 July 2025, caused significant damage to 14 vehicles.
Sergeant Wallace confirmed details of the incident: "Shortly before 01:00 on Wednesday, 9 July, we received a report that cars were on fire at a property in the Mullaghglass area." Officers, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), attended the scene. The NIFRS has concluded that the fire was a deliberate act.
Investigators believe the fire was started at approximately 00:40. According to reports, an individual wearing dark clothing and reflective footwear entered the area, set the cars alight, and then fled over a fence onto the road.
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. Sergeant Wallace is appealing to anyone who was in the Mullaghglass area at that time, or who may possess relevant video or CCTV footage, to contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 101, quoting reference number 57 of 09/07/25.
Alternatively, information can be submitted online using the PSNI’s non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Sergeant Wallace confirmed details of the incident: "Shortly before 01:00 on Wednesday, 9 July, we received a report that cars were on fire at a property in the Mullaghglass area." Officers, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), attended the scene. The NIFRS has concluded that the fire was a deliberate act.
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. Sergeant Wallace is appealing to anyone who was in the Mullaghglass area at that time, or who may possess relevant video or CCTV footage, to contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 101, quoting reference number 57 of 09/07/25.
Alternatively, information can be submitted online using the PSNI’s non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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