Man injured in Newtownards arson attack
The front door of a house in Georges Street was set alight on Friday night
Last updated 15th Feb 2025
A man has suffered minor injuries in an arson attack on a house in Newtownards.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “We received a report shortly before 11pm on Friday night, 14th February, that a front door of a house in the Georges Street area had been set alight.
“A window of the property had also been smashed, along with graffiti daubed outside the property.
“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. However, the fire was extinguished prior to their arrival.
“A man was inside the property at the time and sustained minor injuries.
"Enquiries are ongoing and the incident is being treated as arson. We are appealing to anyone with any information or anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or mobile footage that could assist the investigation to get in touch on 101 quoting reference number 1770 of 14/02/25.”
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