Ballymena resident escapes injury after serious arson attack in bedroom

-Credit: (Image: Jonathan Porter/PressEye)
-Credit: (Image: Jonathan Porter/PressEye)


Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in Co Antrim.

Just after 6.30pm on Saturday, September 14, police say they received a report from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service that they were attending a fire at a residential property in the Warden Square area of Ballymena.

Detective Inspector McDowell said: "Officers attended and noted that a fire had been started deliberately in the bedroom of the property, causing extensive damage to that room.

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"One person were present in the property at the time but, thankfully, no injuries were reported.

"We are treating this attack as arson with intent to endanger life. The fire was set in a block of apartments, and the consequences of this act could have been much more serious.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1386 of 14/09/24.

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

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

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