Arson Attack in Carrickfergus: Police Appeal for Information After Car Set on Fire

Police are appealing for information after a car was deliberately set on fire in Carrickfergus late on Saturday night (14 March 2026). The incident happened in the Minorca Avenue area around 10:45pm, with the vehicle set alight beside a gas box which was badly damaged. Detectives are asking anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to contact police.

Car Set on Fire in Carrickfergus

Detectives are appealing for information following a suspected arson incident in Carrickfergus late on Saturday night.

Police received a report at approximately 10:45pm on Saturday, 14 March 2026, that a car had been deliberately set on fire in the Minorca Avenue area of the town.

Officers attended the scene alongside crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who worked to extinguish the blaze.

Gas Box Damaged in Fire

The vehicle had been set alight directly beside a gas box, which sustained extensive damage as a result of the fire.

The proximity of the burning vehicle to the gas installation has raised concerns about the potential risk posed by the incident.

Police have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing as detectives work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fire.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Detectives are now urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have captured footage in the area to come forward.

This includes:

• CCTV footage
• Dashcam recordings
• Doorbell camera footage

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1635 14/03/26.

You can also report information online via the PSNI website:
https://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Anonymous information can be provided through Crimestoppers:
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/