Cars targeted in Newtownabbey as police treat blaze as arson

Six cars have been damaged in a fire police are treating as arson in Newtownabbey.

It was reported just before midnight on Saturday night at a business premises on the Ballyclare Road.

A number of males were seen on the premises around that time.

Police are appealing for information.

""Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who worked to extinguish the blaze.

"Upon examination of the scene it has been established that three cars had been set alight, with a further three being damaged."

"The incident is being treated as arson and anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or who may have CCTV/dash-cam or other video footage which could assist with police enquiries, is asked to contact detectives in Newtownabbey on 101, quoting reference 1829 02/08/25."