Two left shaken after arson attack on flat in Antrim
By Rebecca Black, Press Association
Two people have been left shaken following an arson attack on a flat in Antrim.
Police said they are investigating the incident in the town on Tuesday evening as arson with intent to endanger life.
A police spokesperson also appealed for information.
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“We received a report at around 7.05pm of a flat on fire in the Kilgreel Road area,” they said.
“Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
“However, the fire had already been extinguished by the occupants.
“There were two people in the flat when this attack occurred and they are understandably quite shaken by what happened.
“The fire has also left scorch marks around the letterbox.
“We’re subsequently treating this as deliberate ignition and as arson with intent to endanger life, with our inquiries ongoing.
“We would appeal to anyone with information, including CCTV, ring-doorbell or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1701 of 26/05/26.”
