Man injured and dog killed in attack

A MAN received a serious burn injury and a pet dog was killed in a petrol bomb attack on a house in Newry.

Detectives are investigating the attack which happened in the early hours of today, Wednesday 14th January, which injured residents.

It was reported around 2.20am that a suspected petrol bomb had been thrown through the living room window of a house in Clonmore in the Armagh Road area of the city.

Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the fire.

Detective Inspector Moffett said: “In the living room at the time was a man in his 50s who sustained a serious burn injury.

“Three people, including a teenager, were upstairs at the time and were able to make their way out of the burning property. However, the family’s pet dog died in the house fire.

“The man remains in hospital at this time and the other three occupants have been treated for smoke inhalation.

“This was a very serious incident when a property was deliberately set on fire with clear intent to risk life and destroy someone’s home. A neighbouring home was also smoke damaged as a result of this attack which we are investigating as arson with intent to endanger life.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who saw anything or who has any information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 93 14/01/26.

“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”