Police are appealing for information after a hen house was the subject of an arson attack in Co Down.
The blaze occurred just before 7.40am on Saturday when police received a report from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service that they were attending a fire at Letalian Road.
Officers attended and it was established that the fire had been started deliberately in a commercial hen house, causing damage to the structure but no animals were harmed.
It marks the second time in days the hen house has been attacked with the previous incident killing a number of animals.
A police spokesperson said: “We are treating this attack as arson. This is the second time the hen houses have deliberately been set alight this week. On Thursday, 17th October extensive damage was caused, and a number of animals killed, during a similar incident at some point overnight.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 378 of 19/10/24.
“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/”