Police appeal for information after a puppy died in arson attack

DETECTIVES have appealed for information after a puppy died in an arson attack.

A woman has been taken to hospital following the attack in Glenavy, County Antrim.

The woman had tried to put out the fire in a van parked on Main Street, Glenavy.

The three-month-old dog that was in the van at the time was killed.

Police received a report of the blaze at about 3.20 am on Monday.

A motive for the attack is still being investigated and anyone with information is asked to ring detectives on 0845 600 8000.