Co Down: pet dogs die after petrol bomb attack on house
Police are appealing for information about the attack in Holywood
Two pet dogs have died after a petrol bomb attack in Co Down.
The PSNI is appealing for information following the incident on a house in Holywood inthe early hours of this morning (Tuesday).
A police spokesman said: “Just after 3.30am, we received a report of a house on fire in the Dunville Park area of the town.
“Officers attended along with colleagues from NIFRS and the fire was extinguished.
“The resident of the property thankfully escaped without injury; however extensive damage was caused and his two pet dogs sadly died in the blaze.
“This is being treated as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 115 of 14/11/23.”
It is understood the PSNI is probing a number of possible lines of inquiry but at this stage do not believe it is linked to a feed between rival groups in the area.
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.
Guidance : Detectives are keeping an open mind and investigating a number of possible lines of enquiry into this incident, but at this stage don’t believe it is linked to a feud between rival groups in the area.