Skip to content
Support Us

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Man (36) released on bail following arrest in connection to bus destroyed by fire damage

The PSNI received a report at around 5.10am this morning of a bus on fire at a bus and rail station in Bangor.

LAST UPDATE | 2 Sep 2018

A MAN WHO was arrested on suspicion of arson in Northern Ireland after a bus was found completely destroyed in Co Down has been released on bail. 

psni The destroyed bus PSNI PSNI

The PSNI received a report at around 5.10am this morning of a bus on fire at a bus and rail station on Abbey Street in Bangor. 

One bus was completely destroyed and a second one sustained partial damage, the PSNI has said. 

A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson. 

However, he has since been released on bail pending further police enquiries.

psni 3 The inside of the damaged bus PSNI PSNI

Sergeant Gibson has appealed to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in and around the rail and bus depot in Bangor in the early hours of this morning or anyone who has information that could assist with enquiries to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 448 02/09/18. 

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to UK Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
5 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute FlopFlipU
    Favourite FlopFlipU
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2018, 1:18 PM

    Was it a school bus because we could do with one down here

    11
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Finn H. Schoyen
    Favourite Finn H. Schoyen
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2018, 2:22 PM

    @FlopFlipU: probably his school bus. He never made it out of sixth grade back in 1994 from the looks of it.

    On a serious note: When a 36 year old does this kind of soihe, one can only wonder what the heck goes on in his head.

    28
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Fintan Stack
    Favourite Fintan Stack
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2018, 3:10 PM

    @Finn H. Schoyen: Probably very little

    25
    See 1 more reply ▾
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Ewan O'Doherty
    Favourite Ewan O'Doherty
    Report
    Sep 2nd 2018, 8:12 PM

    @Fintan Stack:
    Less than that, even, he obviously had nothing useful to contribute to society ☹

    5
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Alan Rothwell
    Favourite Alan Rothwell
    Report
    Sep 3rd 2018, 2:52 PM

    Wow! The top deck is completely gone!!

    1
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

Leave a comment

 
cancel reply
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds