26/05/2016

Police Appeal After Car Set Alight And Abandoned In West Belfast

Police are appealing for information after a car was set alight and abandoned beside several homes in west Belfast.

The PSNI responded to reports that a man was "smashing up" a vehicle in the Blackstaff Complex on the Springfield Road at around 3pm on Wednesday.

On arrival, the vehicle was found to be abandoned and on fire.

Police believe three youths, aged around 14 or 15, were involved in the incident.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the PSNI.

(CD)

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