Kelly condemns arson in Rathglynn.

Alliance Antrim Town Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned a case of arson that took place at a property in Rathglynn in the early hours of Tuesday morning (21 Jan), saying that such reckless, dangerous behaviour cannot be tolerated.

Neil Kelly Antrim

It’s reported that the property was set alight around 3:00am. A woman, who is in her 70s, was inside the property at the time and was taken to hospital and treated for burns and smoke inhalation.
Cllr Kelly has said: “This is an extremely distressing incident, both for the victim and the wider community as a whole. My thoughts and sympathies are with her and those that courageously came to her aid as they recover both mentally and physically from this ordeal.
“We can only be glad nobody was more seriously injured, and I would like to extend my thanks to the NIFRS for their quick and effective action in containing the blaze.
“This kind of reckless, destructive, and downright dangerous behaviour cannot be tolerated. I would urge anyone that may have any information that could aid police in their investigations to please get in touch with them, or report it anonymously via Crimestoppers.”