Detectives in Lurgan CID are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in Portadown in the early hours of this morning, Monday 14th July.

At approximately 1.15am, it was reported that two fires had been started outside a property in the Garvaghy Park area, causing significant damage.

No injuries were reported, however the residents were left badly shaken by the incident.

Three people were seen making off from the scene in the direction of the Garvaghy Road.

This is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life and anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquires are asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 124 14/07/25.

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/