Two charged in probe into Larne arson attacks
Two men have been charged by detectives investigating a spate of arson attacks in Larne recently.
Last updated 18th Apr 2017
On Monday night, a hairdressers was extensively damaged after a car was reversed into it and set on fire.
It’s believed one man travelled to the scene in the vehicle, a grey Nissan Primera, and then fled on a blue and white motorcycle driven by a second person.
There were also arson attacks on eight cars between Saturday night and Monday morning.
A 30 year old man was arrested on Saturday and subsequently charged with GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.
He is expected to appear in court in Ballymena on 11 May.
The second man, 32, was detained on Monday.
He has since been charged with common assault and making threats to damage property.
He is due to appear at Ballymena Magistrates Court on 4 May.
Detective Chief Inspector Dunny McCubbin said: “This was a mindless and reckless attack by individuals who have shown no concern for the people of Larne and no respect for the business people trying to make a living in the town.
"This business has been devastated by this attack and there can be no excuse or justification for what happened here last night.
"We are currently investigating a possible link between this incident and other attacks on vehicles in the town over the course of the weekend."
Police are continuing their investigation into the attacks.