Arson attack on car outside a family home near Lurgan described as a 'reckless and dangerous act'
An early morning arson attack on a car near Lurgan is described as a ‘reckless and dangerous act’.
The fire was assessed as ‘deliberate ignition’ by firefighters who were called to the scene at Baird Avenue, Donaghcloney at 12.23am on Tuesday March 31.
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A spokesperson for the NI Fire and Rescue Service said one fire appliance from Lurgan Fire Station attended the scene.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used 2 hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate ignition and the scene was handed over to the PSNI. Firefighters left the scene at 1.02am.”
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Cllr Mark Baxter said: “I am very sorry to hear that a car was deliberately set on fire in Baird Avenue just after midnight, causing significant damage and distress.
"I was down at the scene this morning to see for myself the damage caused and it is absolutely horrendous.
"My thoughts are with the family affected by this incident. Knowing them, it is clear this is a case of mistaken identity, which makes it all the more concerning and upsetting.
"This was a reckless and dangerous act that could have had far more serious consequences. It is vital that those responsible are identified.
"I am asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area around midnight to come forward.
"If you have CCTV, dashcam footage, or any information at all, no matter how small it may seem, please report it to the police on 101 or contact me in confidence.”