Detectives working to establish motive after arson attack on flats

Craigmore Park
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Detectives are working to establish a motive following an arson attack in Co Antrim this afternoon.

The Police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze in the communal area of an apartment block on Craigmore Park in Antrim around 1pm.

Police have confirmed that no injuries were reported and all residents were safely accounted for following the blaze.

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Detective Sergeant Marks said: “Police received a report at approximately 1pm on Sunday afternoon, of a fire in a communal area at an apartment building in the Craigmore Park area of the town. Our officers and our colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and tackled the blaze and, thankfully, no injuries were reported and all residents were safely accounted for following the blaze.

“We are treating this as a deliberate ignition and extensive damage was caused to a flat entrance within the building.

“Our investigation is underway to determine exactly what happened, who was involved and a motive and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened or who has CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage that could assist our investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 804 29/9/24.

"A report can also be submitted online using our 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/."

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