Police | Fire spread to house after two vehicles set on fire in Antrim

Detectives in Antrim are appealing for information in relation to a fire in the Meadowlands area of the town, which was reported shortly after midnight on Wednesday 28 April.

Detective Constable Robinson said: “A report was received that two vehicles, an SUV, and a Transit van, had been set alight.

“The fire spread to a house. Two people were inside the property at the time, but fortunately, did not sustain any injuries.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident, and at this stage, detectives are treating it as arson.

“We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Meadowlands / Ballymena Road area of Antrim last night (Tuesday), and may have seen or heard any suspicious activity, or may have dash-cam footage of the area around the time of the incident.

“You can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 13 of 28/04/21, or alternatively, a report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport."

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”