Man arrested following smashed vehicles in Larne

Windows on a number of vehicles had been smashed with what is believed to have been a hammer and a number of items stolen in the early hours of this morning.

Windows on a number of vehicles had been smashed with what is believed to have been a hammer and a number of items stolen in the early hours of this morning.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 2nd Sep 2024
Last updated 2nd Sep 2024

Police investigating a number of reports of criminal damage to cars in Larne have made an arrest.

The incidents happened in the Victoria Road/Curran Road areas overnight.

A 25 year old man has been arrested by officers following approximately 15 reports that windows on a number of vehicles had been smashed with what is believed to have been a hammer and a number of items stolen in the early hours of this morning, (Monday 2nd September).

He remains in police custody at this time.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen the man in the area or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact them on 101 quoting reference 140 of 02/09/24.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/