Suspected arson attack in Co Antrim

A car workshop was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, today.

A car workshop was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, today.

Up to 55 firefighters were brought in to fight the fire at Arthur Road.

Three fast food restaurants also suffered roof damage as the flames spread following the outbreak just before 3am. A number of residents had to evacuate their homes.

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