FIVE cars were destroyed in an arson attack at a garage in Carrickfergus.
The incident at the business premises in the Woodburn Road area of the Co Antrim town took place in the early hours of this morning.
PSNI Inspector Michael Simpson said: “Those responsible have shown no regard for the safety of the local community in carrying out this reckless act.
"Regardless of the motivation, their actions are only increasing tensions and causing fear.
"I would appeal for anyone with influence to use it to prevent incidents like this happening again.”
The blaze was discovered by police officers on patrol who came across the fire shortly after 2am.
Two Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue crews from Carrickfergus attended and the blaze was extinguished by 2.50am.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to phone 101 quoting reference 72 of 27/11/18. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
