Man in 60s arrested following arson attack in Ballymena

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A man in his 60s has been arrested following an arson attack in Ballymena in the early hours of this morning. 

A bin was pushed against the door of a property on Princes Street at around 2.15am and then set alight.    

A number of people were inside at the time. 

Detective Sergeant Lenaghan said: "A man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in police custody at this time.

"At approximately 2.15am, a bin was pushed against the door of a property in the Princes Street area and set alight.

"It was reported that a number of people were in the property at the time of the incident.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident, and anyone who may have any information is asked to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 321 of 27/06/21."

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