Newtownabbey: 'extremely reckless' arson attack on 5G mast
Police are appealing information following an arson attack on a 5G mast in Newtownabbey on Tuesday (November 11).
Shortly after 7pm, it was reported a mast had been set alight in the Doagh Road area. Officers attended the scene along with Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service personnel, who extinguished the fire.
Part of the Shore Road and Doagh Road were closed for a time, however they have since been reopened.
Detective Sergeant Ash said: "This is just one of a number of 5G masts that have been set on fire recently and I cannot emphasise enough the dangers of lighting fire to electrical equipment. This is extremely reckless, and those responsible are putting themselves and members of the public at serious risk.
“We are treating this as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1333 11/11/25.”