Acid attack on car at Co Armagh housing estate

Outrage has followed an acid attack on a car at a housing estate in Co Armagh.
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The vehicle had been parked at the Drumbeg estate in Craigavon when the owner found it badly damaged this morning.

One local resident said; “This is the latest attack. Other cars were damaged during the week.”

It is understood a number of cars suffered damage in an apparent ‘keying’ on Saturday night.

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Cars damaged in acid attack

One resident said: “Absolutely disgusting, shame and disgrace.”

Another described the perpetrators as ‘lowlifes’ with all hoping that they are caught.

Police said they are appealing for information after a report of criminal damage being caused to a car in the Drumbeg area of Craigavon on March 29.

Inspector Gary Moore said: “It was reported to police at 11.25 am today (Friday) that paint stripper had been poured on to a vehicle parked in the area causing extensive damage to the paintwork. It is understood that the criminal damage occurred sometime between 7 pm on Thursday, 28 March and 10.00 am on Friday, 29 March.

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Car badly damaged in acid attack

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 451 of 29/03/19.”

“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

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