Arsonists hunted over 'clear intent to endanger life' in Bangor attack
An arson attack in Bangor was “a clear intent to endanger life”, the PSNI have said.
A car and a house were set alight at around 4.15am this morning in Ashbury Gardens, a suburban cul-de-sac in the east of the Co Down city.
Two people were in the house at the time, but they were able to escape and no injuries were reported.
Appealing for witnesses, PSNI Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “It was reported that two masked men in dark clothing were seen dousing the car and house in accelerant and setting them on fire, as well as smashing windows, before making off.
“The car was completely burnt-out, with damage caused to the front door of the property.
“This was a very serious incident, where a property was set on fire with a clear intent to endanger life."
Police have asked any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward.