Man injured after house and three vehicles set alight in Co Antrim

By Rebecca Black (Press Association)

A man has been injured in an incident which also saw a house and three vehicles set alight in Co Antrim.

Police said substantial damage was caused to the house and vehicles due to the fires, and is being investigated as arson with intent.

A police spokesperson said they received a call around 11pm on Thursday in relation to three vehicles and a house on fire in the Fairview Lane area of Newtownabbey.

“On officers’ arrival, colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance extinguishing the fires which we are treating as arson with intent,” they said.

“The occupants of the property were able to evacuate, with a man sustaining minor head injuries that we believe are consistent with a suspected assault.

“Substantial damage was caused to the house and vehicles due to the fires.

“We’re also investigating the potential that a disturbance and assault had occurred inside the property.”

They added: “Inquiries are continuing to determine a motive and who was involved.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area or who noticed suspicious behaviour.

“Please phone us on 101, quoting reference number 1832 16/04/26.”