Northern Ireland

Cars and homes damaged in arson attacks in Belfast and Craigavon

Two cars were destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Craigavon 
Two cars were destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Craigavon  Two cars were destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Craigavon 

A COUPLE in their fifties escaped injury after an arson attack in west Belfast.

The man and woman, both aged 53, were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but were not admitted to hospital.

Police said two cars in the Coolnasilla Park West area were set on fire shortly before 3am this morning.

A nearby house was also damaged.

Meanwhile, two cars and a house were damaged in an arson attack in Co Armagh.

The attack happened shortly before 11.30pm on Wednesday when a car was set alight at Sandringham in Craigavon.

The fire spread to another car and nearby house.

Police appealed for information about both attacks.