06/10/2008
Ards Car Blaze Probed
An appeal for information has gone out as the PSNI probe the cause of a weekend fire in Co Down which left almost all of the nine vehicles affected totally destroyed.
Most of the cars were gutted in the blaze in Newtownards yesterday.
The cars were discovered burnt out at the yard in the Quarry Heights area of the town.
The vehicles damaged by the fire included three 3 series BMWs, one 5 series BMW and two Mazda cars.
Police sealed off the site for a time yesterday while evidence was gathered.
A police spokeswoman said an investigation is currently under way, adding that officers believed the incidents to be linked.
Anyone with information about the incident or who may be able to help police with their enquiries is asked to contact the PSNI on 0845 600 8000.
(BMcC)
Most of the cars were gutted in the blaze in Newtownards yesterday.
The cars were discovered burnt out at the yard in the Quarry Heights area of the town.
The vehicles damaged by the fire included three 3 series BMWs, one 5 series BMW and two Mazda cars.
Police sealed off the site for a time yesterday while evidence was gathered.
A police spokeswoman said an investigation is currently under way, adding that officers believed the incidents to be linked.
Anyone with information about the incident or who may be able to help police with their enquiries is asked to contact the PSNI on 0845 600 8000.
(BMcC)
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