House targeted in Larne arson attack
A house in Larne has been targeted in an arson attack on Saturday night.
Last updated 9th Dec 2018
PSNI Inspector Patrick Mullan said: "We were informed by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service of a fire at a house in the Fairway area of the town shortly before 9:40pm.
"It was reported that a wheelie bin had been placed in the living room of the property and set alight around 9:15pm.
"Police attended along with NIFRS who extinguished the blaze.
"Residents from a number of neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution and, thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries.
"Considerable damage was caused by the blaze and the NIFRS has declared this fire as deliberate so we are treating it as arson.
"This was a totally reckless act and we’re fortunate not to be dealing with injuries or fatalities today.
"An investigation is now and I want to appeal to anyone who was in the Fairway area of Larne last night around 9:15pm and who saw any suspicious activity to contact detectives in Ballymena on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference 1321 of 08/12/18.
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