A Co Down couple who were in Belfast to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary say their joy was cut short after getting a phone call to tell them their car had been destroyed.
The pair, from the Downpatrick area, had parked behind the town's bus station on August 31 at 11am, with plans to return the next day. This parking spot was a usual place for them, who make good use of their free bus passes to save fuel and parking hassles.
But on return, they were met with a scene of devastation - their car was black with smoke and completely burnt out.