Car torched in morning blaze

Car torched in morning blaze

17 April 2019

POLICE have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack in Newcastle last week.

A BMW car parked at the Burren Meadows area in the resort was set on fire around 1.30am last Tuesday.

Police and firefighters attended and the scene of the blaze which was extinguished, but a number of residents in nearby homes were moved out as a safety precaution.

As police continue to investigate the blaze and the motive behind it, they have issued a fresh appeal for information.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the Burren Meadows areas either late last Monday evening or during the early hours of Tuesday.

Officers are interested in hearing from anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity at this part of the town with those who can assist PSNI enquiries asked to contact police on the non emergency 101 number, quoting reference 61 09/04/19.