Mr McCrea’s car was burnt outside his home The car of DUP Mid Ulster MLA Ian McCrea has been destroyed by fire.
Mr McCrea found the car in flames outside his home at about 0400 BST on Sunday. He said it was only yards from his home and a gas cylinder.
“Nothing will remove the terror of this event from the minds of my three young children who had to be lifted from their beds and taken to safety.
“I expect to be the target of verbal criticism but targeting my family home is outrageous,” he said.
Mr Crea thanked the police and fire service for their “swift response”.
“Whilst no one was injured, this situation could have been a lot different had the gas cylinder exploded or the house caught fire,” he added.
“We could be dealing with several fatalities.”
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