Larne home damaged as lit firework pushed through letterbox

By Valerie Martin
Published 26th Nov 2022, 11:08 BST
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A Larne resident was left distressed after a lit firework was pushed through the letterbox of a home in the town this morning (Saturday, November 26).

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the arson report.

Detective Sergeant Lyttle said: “Police received a report at 6am this morning, that a lit firework had been pushed through the letterbox, resulting in smoke and scorch damage inside the property.

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"This was an extremely distressing incident for the home owner who thankfully was unharmed. Our investigation is at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area or who may have captured dashcam or CCTV footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 343 26/11/22.”

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Alternatively, members of the public 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/.