Arrests after arson attacks on homes and business in Co Down

The men remain in custody

Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into arson attacks on two homes and a business in Newtownards.

A bus and car were set on fire in the Victoria Avenue are of the Co Down town on Sunday, July 26, while extensive damage was also caused to a business. A number of properties were also attacked in the Bristol Park and Weavers Grange areas.

Police have now arrested two men aged 43 and 24 as part of their investigation into the attacks with both remaining in police custody at this time.

Detective Sergeant Gray said: “Properties were attacked in the Bristol Park and Weavers Grange areas, while two vehicles – a bus and car – were set alight in the Victoria Avenue area, as well as extensive damage caused to business premises.

“Two men, aged 43 and 24, were arrested today, Thursday 30th July, on suspicion of a number of offences in connection with the reports. They remain in custody at this time as our enquiries continue. We would reiterate our appeal for information, asking anyone who was in these areas, and saw anything suspicious, to call us on 101, quoting reference number 1588 26/07/26.

“Alternatively, you can contact police online using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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