Police are appealing for information following an overnight arson attack in Moneyreagh.
Emergency services attended the scene at a vacant property in the Magaluf Park area of the Co Down village at around 2.30am on Tuesday morning.
The blaze was extinguished but ‘extensive’ damage was caused to the property.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police attended the scene along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the blaze.
“A window on the front door of the property had been smashed and the fire had spread throughout the ground floor and partially onto the second floor.
“Extensive damage was caused to the house.
“Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries and the fire had not spread to neighbouring properties.
We are appealing for information and witnesses following an arson in Moneyreagh during the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 30th July. Substantial damage was caused to a vacant house in the Magaluf Park area. More here: https://t.co/MRGWHFXqzC pic.twitter.com/RL63UCzrfg
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“Our enquiries are ongoing to determine exactly what happened, a motive and who was responsible.
“We are treating this report as arson and anyone that could help with ongoing enquiries or noticed anything suspicious in the area, is asked to contact police.”
