A house with three children inside has been targeted in an arson attack in Armagh.
Police said an object was thrown at the property in the Mullacreevie Road area on New Year’s Eve.
No-one was injured in the attack.
A PSNI spokesman said: “Sometime between 10pm and 11pm, it was reported that an object was thrown at the rear of a property in the area.
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson at residential premises at the Mullacreevie Road area of Armagh on Tuesday 31st December: https://t.co/NUzuJeKaqK pic.twitter.com/ilroxetFEm
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“It was reported that the object caused the rear wall to ignite following the incident.
“It was reported that a number of people, including three children were inside the property but were not injured.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1625 31/12/24.”