Police appeal for information after fire at commercial premises in County Antrim

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information following a suspected arson at a commercial property in the Browndod Road area of Larne in the early hours of Monday, 2nd June.

According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), officers responded to a report of a fire at approximately 2:50am.

Emergency services, including crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), attended the scene and worked to bring the blaze under control.

Sergeant Allen confirmed the ongoing nature of the investigation, stating:

“We received a report at around 2:50am of a fire at commercial premises in the Browndod Road area. Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who worked to extinguish the blaze.

“Enquiries are ongoing and at this stage, the fire is being treated as deliberate.”

There have been no reports of injuries.

Authorities are urging members of the public who may have seen anything suspicious or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

“Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 103 of 02/06/25,” police said.

“Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”