Newtownabbey: flare causes 'considerable' damage to Rathcoole property

Police in Newtownabbey are seeking witnesses after a flare caused ‘considerable’ damage to a home in the Rathcoole area.

The early morning incident took place on Saturday, October 5 in Carmeen Drive at approximately 12.40am.

"We are appealing for any witnesses or any persons who have information regarding the incident to please contact police, quoting police reference #48 5/10/24,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

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