Three cars damaged in arson attack at Larne football stadium

Police are investigating after three cars were damaged in an arson attack at Larne Football Club.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was alerted to the incident at Inver Park in the Co Antrim town just after 1am on Friday.

The NIFRS said two appliances attended the incident, and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire.

“The incident was dealt with by 1.33am and the fire is believed to have been deliberate ignition,” they added.

A police spokesperson said officers attended the scene and were advised the fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

“We are investigating this as arson and would urge anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 60 of September 27,” they said.