Northern Ireland

Arson attack on two Ballymena flats

The PSNI are investigating arson attacks in Ballymena
The PSNI are investigating arson attacks in Ballymena The PSNI are investigating arson attacks in Ballymena

TWO flats were targeted in an arson attack in Ballymena yesterday.

It happened at an apartment block on Larne Road in the Co Antrim town and was reported to police shortly after 11.05pm.

Police said rags soaked in accelerant had been pushed through the letter boxes of two flats, causing damage to the exterior doors.

No-one was injured in either apartment.