06/10/2014
Property And Car Attacked In 'Hate Crime'
A property and a car in the Ulsterville Avenue area of south Belfast were damaged in an arson attack in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Detectives in South Belfast are appealing for information following the attack, which was reported at 03:35.
A bottle was thrown through the living room window of a house in the area and a car parked close to the house was set alight. It is believed that flammable liquid was poured over the vehicle. The car was extensively damaged, but no one was in the car at the time of the incident.
Police have said they are treating the incident as a hate crime.
SDLP South Belfast Councillor Declan Boyle said: "This was a despicable act that could have caused death, make no mistake about that. Once somebody throws flammable liquid into a home, they have no control over the circumstances.
"Our immediate thoughts are with the family targeted, it must have been an awful ordeal and we hope that they can somehow move on from this. Unfortunately, it’s not the first attack of this nature in the area and that is a worrying trend. I praise the good work of the Fire and Rescue Service and am thankful danger to life was averted."
Police have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them at Musgrave Police Station on the non emergency number 101. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(IT/CD)
Detectives in South Belfast are appealing for information following the attack, which was reported at 03:35.
A bottle was thrown through the living room window of a house in the area and a car parked close to the house was set alight. It is believed that flammable liquid was poured over the vehicle. The car was extensively damaged, but no one was in the car at the time of the incident.
Police have said they are treating the incident as a hate crime.
SDLP South Belfast Councillor Declan Boyle said: "This was a despicable act that could have caused death, make no mistake about that. Once somebody throws flammable liquid into a home, they have no control over the circumstances.
"Our immediate thoughts are with the family targeted, it must have been an awful ordeal and we hope that they can somehow move on from this. Unfortunately, it’s not the first attack of this nature in the area and that is a worrying trend. I praise the good work of the Fire and Rescue Service and am thankful danger to life was averted."
Police have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them at Musgrave Police Station on the non emergency number 101. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(IT/CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 April 2008
NI News Briefs
'Copter Car Chase A dramatic high-speed car chase involving a police helicopter ended as three men were arrested after a vehicle failed to stop for police on the M1 in Northern Ireland. Their car was abandoned in the village of Maghaberry and officers, assisted by the police helicopter, soon arrested one man in his 20s shortly.
NI News Briefs
'Copter Car Chase A dramatic high-speed car chase involving a police helicopter ended as three men were arrested after a vehicle failed to stop for police on the M1 in Northern Ireland. Their car was abandoned in the village of Maghaberry and officers, assisted by the police helicopter, soon arrested one man in his 20s shortly.
18 November 2020
DUP Seek Reassurance For NI Car Industry
The DUP have called on the government to ensure the European Union "get real and show respect" for Northern Ireland business regarding the VAT margin scheme.
DUP Seek Reassurance For NI Car Industry
The DUP have called on the government to ensure the European Union "get real and show respect" for Northern Ireland business regarding the VAT margin scheme.
17 April 2015
New Child Car Seat Legislation Introduced
New child car seat legislation has been introduced to offer better protection for children. Child car seats approved under the new standard will offer improved safety features, including a new sizing system (i-Size), to ensure that children are using the correct car seat.
New Child Car Seat Legislation Introduced
New child car seat legislation has been introduced to offer better protection for children. Child car seats approved under the new standard will offer improved safety features, including a new sizing system (i-Size), to ensure that children are using the correct car seat.
08 October 2013
Car Parks 'Squeezing Profit' From Motorists
Some car park enforcers are "squeezing every penny of profit out of motorists," using methods which are "unfair", according to Environment Minister Mark Durkan.
Car Parks 'Squeezing Profit' From Motorists
Some car park enforcers are "squeezing every penny of profit out of motorists," using methods which are "unfair", according to Environment Minister Mark Durkan.
04 April 2006
Car share website launched
Department for Regional Development (DRD) has today launched a website to allow potential car sharers to find travel partners in a bid to reduce commuter traffic on Northern Ireland's roads.
Car share website launched
Department for Regional Development (DRD) has today launched a website to allow potential car sharers to find travel partners in a bid to reduce commuter traffic on Northern Ireland's roads.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.