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Sarah Scott

Car destroyed after being set on fire in Carrickfergus

A car has been destroyed after being set on fire in Co Antrim.

Police and the fire service were called to the Rosganna Drive area in Eden, on the outskirts of Carrickfergus, after the car was set on fire in the early hours of Wednesday, February 23.

Officers are asking anyone who may have any dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to get in touch.

A PSNI spokeswoman said: "At 1.30am, it was reported that a car was well alight at the entrance of the cul-de-sac.

"Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the blaze. Extensive damage was caused to the car.

"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who was in the area at the time and saw any suspicious activity, and in particular anyone who may have any dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 89 of 23/02/22."

PSNI officers at the scene of a burnt out car in the Rosganna Drive area of Eden (Belfast Live/Justin Kernoghan)

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/

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