Police appeal after boat set alight in driveway

An appeal for information has been made after a boat was set on fire at a driveway in a Co Antrim town.

Police said the vessel was destroyed in the incident in the Drumawillin Park area of Ballycastle in the early hours of Sunday.

A police spokesperson said the occupants of the house were not inside at the time and were not harmed.

“We received a report shortly before 1am on Sunday that a boat located on the driveway of a property was set alight,” they said.

“Police attended the scene, along with our colleagues from The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the fire.

“Luckily the occupants of the house were not inside at the time and were unharmed.

“However, as a result of the fire, the boat was completely destroyed.

“Inquiries into the incident are under way and we are appealing for anyone who might have information which may assist the investigation to contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 97 15/10/23.”