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Two men arrested for stealing a fire engine

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Mar 06 2016 | 6:48 PM IST
In an unusual heist, two men, aged 66 and 19, have been arrested for allegedly stealing a fire engine in the UK.
They duo face a series of charges including burglary and causing damage to cars and homes.
The theft took place in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.
The fire engine was taken from Larne fire station early on Saturday, the BBC reported today.
Group commander Kevin O'Neill from the Northern Ireland fire and rescue service (NIFRS) said Larne station was broken into and a fire engine was stolen. Subsequently this fire engine was driven into a number of cars and houses in the Larne area.
The fire engine crashed at Glenarm Road in the town, landing in a man's garden and damaging houses and cars along the street.
The men are expected to appear in court in Coleraine tomorrow.

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First Published: Mar 06 2016 | 6:48 PM IST

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