Masked gang remove scrambler from house and set it alight during Newtownabbey incident

By The Newsroom
Published 9th Aug 2023, 12:24 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2023, 12:32 BST
Firefighters attended the scene and extinguished the fire. Photo by: NIFRSFirefighters attended the scene and extinguished the fire. Photo by: NIFRS
Firefighters attended the scene and extinguished the fire. Photo by: NIFRS
A scrambler bike was torched during an aggravated burglary in Newtownabbey last night (Tuesday).

Around 10.40pm a group of masked men entered a house in the Ballyfore Road, removed a scrambler bike and set fire to it before making off.

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service personnel extinguished the fire but the vehicle was completely destroyed.

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Enquiries are ongoing and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact 101 quoting reference number 2094 – 08/08/23.

A report can be made using the online reporting form or information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.