Dumper truck targeted in Strabane arson attack

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Monday, 31 May 2021 12:03

By Q Radio News

A dumper truck has been targeted in an arson attack in Strabane.

The vehicle was set on fire at around 6pm on the old Adria site on Beechmount Avenue yesterday evening.

Police and fire crews attended the scene.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police in Strabane are appealing for information following an equipment fire on the old Adria site on Beechmount Avenue yesterday evening.

“At approximately 6pm, police received a report that a dumper truck had been set on fire in the area.

“Police attended the scene along with NIFRS and discovered that the truck had been set alight deliberately.

“This is being treated as arson and police are appealing to anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area or who may have any information in relation to the incident to get in touch on 101, quoting reference number 2044 of 30/05/21.”