Fire Service rescue two inside property which was set on fire in Co Antrim

Police are treating the attack in Mallusk as arson.

PSNI are appealing for information.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 30th Nov 2024

Police are investigating an arson attack on a property in Mallusk overnight.

Officers say two people were inside when a flammable liquid was poured on the front door of flat at around 4am.

The fire service recued those inside and nobody was harmed. It happened in the Mallusk Gardens area.

A PSNI statement reads: "It's believed that flammable liquid was poured on the front door of a flat and set alight at around 4am. Two people who were inside were removed by the Fire Service but thankfully were not harmed in any way."

"Officers are working to establish a motive for the attack and are keen to hear from anyone with information regarding this crime. They can be contacted on 101, quoting reference 210 30/11/24."

"Information can also be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/"

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

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