A BMW was set on fire in a suspected arson attack on a car in Newcastle early this morning (Tuesday 9 April).
The BMW 5 Series was parked outside a house in Burren Meadows when it was deliberately set alight at around 1.30am.
Police and firefighters attended and the blaze was extinguished however it was necessary to evacuate a number of nearby houses as a safety precaution.
Inspector Mark Stewart said: “I am appealing for anyone who was in the area and who may have seen anything that could assist the police investigation to please call 101, quoting reference 61 09/04/19.”