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Police investigating Larne firework incident

The PSNI launched a probe after dashcam footage of the incident was circulated on social media
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 26th Nov 2022

Police in Larne are investigating a report of an arson.

The PSNI received details of the blaze around six o'clock this morning in the Portland Street area after a lit firework was pushed through a letterbox.

The property sustained smoke and scorch damage.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report at 6am this morning, that a lit firework had been pushed through the letterbox, resulting in smoke and scorch damage inside the property.

“This was an extremely distressing incident for the home owner who thankfully was unharmed.

"Our investigation is at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area or who may have captured dashcam or CCTV footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 343 26/11/22.”