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One of the cars was owned by a heavily pregnant woman.
The Sinn Féin MLA said, “This is a disgusting attack on this close-knit community who are in total shock this morning.
“My colleague, Councillor Charlie Casey and I have spoken with a couple who had their car and work van burnt in this incident and they were extremely shaken up.”
The Newry MLA continued, “One of the victims is heavily pregnant and this has caused her and her husband huge stress.
“The wider implications of this attack are the fear and anxiety caused to the victims and the Derrybeg community, as well as the negative impact on people’s livelihoods.”
The vehicles were targeted in the Derrybeg area around midnight on Sunday.
Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins said the incident has left the “close-knit community” in “total shock” on Monday, stressing it was fortunate no one had been injured in the attack.
“I condemn last night’s arson attack which saw a number of cars burned, including that of a heavily pregnant woman, which has caused her and her husband huge stress,” said the Newry and Armagh representative.
“My colleague, councillor Charlie Casey, and I have spoken with a couple who had their car and work van burned in this incident and were extremely shook up.”