14/10/2025
Arson Attack Destroys Donaghadee Observation Platform
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack that destroyed a wooden observation platform in Donaghadee.
A report was received on Monday, 13 October that the platform, located within Crommelin Wood, had been extensively damaged by fire.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the blaze on Sunday evening at approximately 8pm.
The incident is being treated as arson, and enquiries are ongoing. The damage caused to the structure means it is now unusable and will require a significant amount of money to replace.
The PSNI is keen to review any CCTV or mobile footage of what happened. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 631 13/10/25.
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
A report was received on Monday, 13 October that the platform, located within Crommelin Wood, had been extensively damaged by fire.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the blaze on Sunday evening at approximately 8pm.
The PSNI is keen to review any CCTV or mobile footage of what happened. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 631 13/10/25.
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
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