Police investigating after numerous cars found destroyed in Ballycastle and Bushmills

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Wednesday, 16 September 2020 10:51

Car found burnt out on Tuesday morning on Leyland Drive

By Q Radio News

A number of cars have been destroyed in Ballycastle and Bushmills.

Speakigng about the incidents, Inspector Roxborough said: “Shortly after 1:35am, it was reported that two masked men approached a blue coloured VW Bora parked at the Boyd Court area of Ballycastle and smashed the windows of the vehicle.

Burnt out VW Bora car

"The men then placed something inside and set it alight, which completely destroyed the vehicle. A blue coloured Skoda Rapid which was parked near to the other vehicle was also damaged during the incident.

“Shortly after 9:50am on Wednesday 16^th September, it was reported to police that a car was found completely destroyed at the Isle Road area of Bushmills. Police are working to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, police are not investigating a link between either of these incidents and a report of arson which occurred in the Leyland Drive area of Ballycastle on Tuesday 15^th September.