Newtownabbey: 'Significant damage' caused to property and vehicle destroyed in early hours arson attack
A vehicle was destroyed and a property significantly damaged following an arson attack in Newtownabbey on Friday (July 31).
Police received a report at approximately 12.20am of a car on fire in the Bleach Green Avenue area.
Detective Sergeant Crothers said: “Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and the fire, which had spread to a neighbouring property, was extinguished.
“It is believed that an accelerant had been poured through a smashed window of the vehicle, which was destroyed in the blaze and significant damage was caused to the property.
“This is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life and enquiries are ongoing.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 30 31/07/26.”
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.