A Co Down business has seen around £14,000 of damage after an arson attack on Wednesday night.
Seven cars were damaged at the auto repair premises in Downpatrick at around 2.40am.
Police say they are investigating the incident, which they are treating as arson at this time.
Inspector Campbell said: “Police received a report of cars on fire at an auto repair premises on the Cloonagh Road, Downpatrick at approximately 2.40am this morning.
"Seven vehicles were damaged as a result of the blaze, which is being treated as suspected arson.
"This is a local business and the total damage is estimated at £14,000.
"Our enquiries are underway, and we are appealing to anyone with information, dashcam footage or CCTV footage to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 116 of 16/09/21.
"A report can also be made via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or anonymously via the Crimestoppers Charity on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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