Police treating Newtownards van petrol bomb attack as arson

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The attack took place at approximately 11.30pm in the Deanswood Crescent area of the town.

A petrol bomb attack on a van in Newtownards is being treated as arson.

The attack took place at approximately 11.30pm on Monday evening in the Deanswood Crescent area of the town.

Police officers and the Fire and Rescue service attended the scene and the fire was extinguished.

Police said it was not linked to the on-going feud in the area.

In a statement police said: “This is being treated as arson and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 2270 of 25/09/23.” "Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org."

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