PSNI appeal after second arson attack on commercial hen houses in Cabra this week - declared deliberate arson attack by NIFRS
The PSNI is appealing for information after two arson attacks on a commercial hen house in Cabra, south Down.
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a fire in Cabra, near Rathfriland.
Police received a report from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service that they were attending a fire at Letalian Road just before 7.40am on Saturday, 19 October.
Officers attended and it was established that the fire had been started deliberately in a commercial hen house, causing damage to the structure.
There were no chickens in the building at the time.
A police spokesperson said: "We are treating this attack as arson. This is the second time the hen houses have deliberately been set alight this week. On Thursday, 17th October extensive damage was caused, and a number of animals killed, during a similar incident at some point overnight.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 378 of 19/10/24."
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/