15/04/2008

Double Arson Attack In Portrush

No one was injured in a double overnight arson attack in the seaside town of Portrush.

The flat at Eglinton Street was first targeted at about 1.25am when two windows were broken and flammable liquid poured inside.

Then in a second attack on the property within two hours, two petrol bombs were used to attack the property.

A police spokeswoman said she did not know how many people were in the property at the time.

It is understood no-one was injured or needed hospital treatment.

(BMcC)

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