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08/05/2006
Arson attack may have had racial motive
A man has escaped injury following an arson attack on his County Antrim home in the early hours of this morning.
The fire started at the house in the Stonebridge Court area of Lisburn at around 4am this morning.
It is understood that an attacker entered the house by breaking a window at the back of the property.
One man was at home during the incident, but managed to escape without injury.
Police suspect that the attack may have been racially motivated and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or have any information in relation to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
The fire started at the house in the Stonebridge Court area of Lisburn at around 4am this morning.
It is understood that an attacker entered the house by breaking a window at the back of the property.
One man was at home during the incident, but managed to escape without injury.
Police suspect that the attack may have been racially motivated and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or have any information in relation to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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