Cars set alight in arson attack in Co Antrim village
It happened at the Beechfield Manor area of Aghalee overnight.
Detective Sergeant Westbury said: 'Sometime between 1.20am and shortly after 1.50am, it was reported that two vehicles had been set alight outside a property in the area.
"The vehicles were completely destroyed, with damage also reported to a nearby property and garage following the incident. Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service extinguished the fire.
'Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, the incident is being treated as deliberate ignition.
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'Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and would appeal to anyone with any information to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 149 22/06/25.'
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