Van petrol bombed in early morning arson attack in NI housing estate

By Gemma Murray
Published 16th May 2023, 10:06 BST
Updated 16th May 2023, 15:54 BST
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Police are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack on a van in Larne in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 16 May).

Sergeant Thompson said: “At approximately 12.30am we received a report of a van on fire in the Greenland Parade area of the town.

“Officers along with colleagues from NIFRS attended and the fire was extinguished.

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“This is being treated as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 31 of 16/05/23.”

16th April 2023 - Northern Ireland. The scene on Greenland Parade in Larne, Co. Antrim, where police are investigating an overnight arson attack on a van. Picture by PressEye16th April 2023 - Northern Ireland. The scene on Greenland Parade in Larne, Co. Antrim, where police are investigating an overnight arson attack on a van. Picture by PressEye
16th April 2023 - Northern Ireland. The scene on Greenland Parade in Larne, Co. Antrim, where police are investigating an overnight arson attack on a van. Picture by PressEye

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org