Newtownards: 11 vehicles damaged in suspected arson attack
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Eleven cars were destroyed in the arson attack at a car workshop
Eleven cars have been damaged in a suspected arson attack at a workshop in Newtownards.
The fire on the Glenburn Road in the town was reported at about 21:45 GMT on Wednesday.
It is believed it may have been started deliberately. Motorists and pedestrians were advised to avoid the area but the road reopened on Thursday morning.
The fire service said it sent three appliances, which left the scene shortly before 22:45 GMT.
Its spokesperson said the cause of the fire was believed to be arson.
Some of the cars have been destroyed by the attack
One of the cars affected belonged to the wife of Democratic Unionist Party councillor Carl McClean.
"She's devastated, but obviously we're insured and we'll sort something out," Mr McClean told BBC News NI.
The couple had left the vehicle into the workshop for repair and it was ready for collection, until it sustained considerable damage in the blaze.
Police remain at the scene of the incident
Police have appealed for anyone with any information about the incident to contact them.