Co Down: Two cars damaged in arson attack following attempted burglary report
Two cars were damaged during an arson attack in Bangor in the early hours of Sunday (July 26).
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident.
Inspector Edgar said: “We received a report at around 3.40am of an attempted burglary at a property in the Fort Road area.
“Upon arrival at the scene, however, it was discovered that a car parked in the driveway had been set alight, with the fire then spreading to a second vehicle parked nearby.
"Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also attended and extinguished the fire.
“We’re treating this as arson with intent to endanger life and our enquiries are ongoing.
“We would appeal to anyone who saw anything or who might have any information – including ring-doorbell or other footage – to contact police using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 268 of 26/07/26, or to call us on 101.”
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.