Front doors of two properties in Markethill were set alight in the early hours of Friday morning.
Police are treating the arson attacks on the Main Street as “racially motivated hate crimes” which comes on the back of anti-immigration protests across Northern Ireland in recent days.
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Inspector Carolan, appealing for information and witnesses to come forward, said: “At around 1:20am, it was reported that fires had started at the front doors of two properties in the area. Damage was caused to both doors following the incident.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances and the incidents, which are being treated as deliberate ignition, are also being treated as a racially motivated hate crimes.
“Police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to either incident, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 80 13/06/25. A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
“Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
