House and cars torched in overnight arson attack in Co. Down
A house and two cars were set on fire in Co Down. Stock photo.
Police are searching for a motive behind an overnight arson attack in Co Down.
A house and two cars were set ablaze in Millisle early this morning.
The cars were destroyed while the property suffered scorch damage.
The PSNI has appealed for information.
Detective Sergeant Westbury, said: 'In the early hours of Saturday morning, at around 3.30am, it was reported that a house and two cars were on fire in the Ballywalter Road area.
A house and two cars were set on fire in Co Down. Stock photo.
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'Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze.
'Thankfully, no one was in the property at the time of the fire.
'However, scorch damage has been caused to the rear of the property with the two cars being completely burnt out.
'This is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life and the investigation is underway to determine exactly what happened, a motive, and who was involved.
'I appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with their investigation or has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 240 02/08/25.
'We are especially keen to hear from anyone who had noticed any suspicious activity or anything out of the ordinary in the Ballywalter Road area.'
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