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Arson, Portadown

02 Dec 2009

Detectives are appealing for information about an incident in Portadown.

Shortly before 2.40am on Wednesday 2 December, police were made aware that a porch to the rear of a house at Brownstown Road had been set alight.

Initial enquiries suggest that a wheelie bin had been pushed against the porch and set alight.

Two male police officers forced open a front door and helped a man and woman from the house. Both householders were treated by Ambulance staff at the scene.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact detectives by calling 0845 600 8000, alternatively information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.