Lisburn: 14 cars damaged after arson attack at property

A blaze was started in the early hours of this morning

Police are appealing for information after 14 cars were damaged in an arson attack in Lisburn
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 9th Jul 2025

A total of 14 cars have been damaged after being set alight in Lisburn.

Police are appealing for information after the incident in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) at a property in the Mullaghglass area of the city.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Shortly before 1:00am on Wednesday, 9th of July, we received a report that cars were on fire at a property in the Mullaghglass area.

"Police attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who have deemed this deliberate ignition and established that 14 vehicles have been damaged as a result.

"We believe the fire was started at approximately 12:40am, an individual enters the area, wearing dark clothing with reflective footwear before setting the cars alight and making off over a fence and onto the road.

"Enquiries are on-going at this stage and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at this time, or to anyone who may have relevant video or CCTV footage that could assist in this investigation to get in contact with us on 101 quoting reference number 57 of 09/07/25."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our 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/